Donald James "Jim" Fisher

Donald James "Jim" Fisher, 64, of Wilmington, NC, died August 12, 2014 at his residence. He was born on November 22, 1949 in Charleston, SC, the son of the late Onree Theodore Fisher, Sr. and Louise Boone Fisher. Also remembered is an aunt Emily Fisher Hunter and a cousin, Gregory Fisher, both of who preceded Jim in death. Surviving is his wife, Tammy Caton Walters Fisher; stepchildren, Ryan David Walters and Sarah Elizabeth Walters; brother, Onree Theodore "Ted" Fisher, Jr. and wife Nancy of San Antonio, TX; nephews, Ian Onree Fisher and Colt Theodore Fisher; a niece, Morgan Marie Fisher; aunts and uncles, Herbert and Sylvia Fisher, Dr. Emile T. Fisher, Jean Fisher Smith and Max; cousins, Pam Snyder and husband John, Carlton Fisher and wife Julie, Dianna Abbott and husband Craig, Steven Smith, Barbara Adcock and her husband Terry, Anna Fisher, Mason Fisher, Matthew Snyder and Jeremy Snyder. Jim graduated from NHHS in 1967. Jim proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War while he was assigned to the U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He loved fixing things, surfing, motorcycles, and was an avid NASCAR fan. He was employed at Craft American Hardware for the last 8 years as a small engine mechanic. He was a member of Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church, and was part of the water ministries there. He was also a member of the Ole Dawgs Motorcycle Riding Club. He was always ready to give a helping hand to anyone in need. He never wanted anyone to know when he did something for someone. He always referred to the verse in Matthew 6:1 "Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them." Jim will receive many rewards in heaven. His unwavering faith and courage touched many people. His smile was contagious. He was an inspiration to everyone he met. Many hearts will be saddened, but Jim would want us to keep smiling and keep looking up! The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel. A funeral service will be held beginning at 1:00 pm Friday at Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Louthan officiating. Interment will follow in Oleander Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 or Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church, 601 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480.