Bobby Fisher

Bobby was born and reared in Eastland, Texas on May 7, 1931 to Lonzo (Lon) Elzie Fisher and Willie Leota Fisher. Upon retiring from the US Army in 1977 after serving 30 years he chose to retire in Lubbock. Then in 1979 he married Helen R. Earles and remained married for nearly 30 years until her passing in 2009.

He enlisted in the Army in 1947, initial assignments in the military included tours with the 4th Infantry Division, 24th Corps in Korea, 2nd Armored Division and 3rd Armored Division in Germany, 4th Army Instructor Group (ROTC) junior and senior divisions, USAREUR Headquarters in Germany and 1st Bn. 7th Cav. 1st Cav. Division, Airmobile. In Vietnam he served as operations Sgt. from 1967 to 1968. His second tour of duty in Vietnam was from 1970 until 1971 with the 2nd Bn. 12th Cav. Division.

Bobby was assigned as operations NCO, and principle drill instructor with the ROTC at West Texas State University on his return from his second tour of duty in Vietnam in July, 1971. He was a graduate of the 2nd Armored Division NCO Academy, 7th Army NCO Academy and the U.S. Army Special Warfare School / MATA SR NCO. An honor graduate from the 3rd Armored Division NCO Academy.

Awards and decorations received while in the service include Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster), National Defense Service Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Medal with Seventh Award, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Metal, Three Overseas Service Bars, Expert Infantry Badge, Army of Occupation Medal (Germany), Army of Occupation Medal (Japan), Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Qualification Badge Pistol .45 Cal. and Expert Qualification Badge Rifle M-1.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lon & Willie Fisher, second wife, Helen Earles Fisher, Brothers Bernard Lee Fisher, Leonard Franklin Fisher and Sister Leota Fay Adams.

He is survived by his son, Bobby Lee Fisher and wife Donna S. Fisher of Austin. Daughter, Leota

Susan Von Rohr and husband Rolf Von Rohr of Los Lunas, NM .Their mother Anita Fisher of Austin. Grandson Christopher Dillon McDonald and wife Melissa McDonald of Wichita Falls. Nieces are Sandra Kay Davis, Sherry Glenn Terry, Glenna Fay Blair and Cecelia Wynn Fuller. Nephews are Barry Lavon Fisher and Montie Lavera Fisher.

Bobby was a loving and caring father, devoted husband and served his country honorably. He will truly be missed and remembered always.

Final resting place will be at Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock, Texas, where Bobby's wife also is at rest. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm prior to service at Resthaven Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 5740 West 19th Street, Lubbock, TX 79407. A funeral service, including Military Honor Guard detail, will be conducted at 2:00 pm Saturday May 14, 2011, at Resthaven Funeral Home’s Abbey Chapel with Dr. Ken Horn officiating. Please join us in celebrating Bobby’s life by visiting his memorial at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to DAV (Disabled American Veterans) at www.dav.org.