Charles Keith 'Bub' Fisher

CHARLES KEITH 'BUB' FISHER Charles Keith 'Bub' Fisher, age 80 of Bolivar, MO, died Monday, September 22, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family after fighting a battle with cancer. He was born on November 13, 1927, in the Sunset community where he spent his entire life, except when he was serving his country. He was the second son of John and Wilma (Overcash) Fisher. On November 6, 1965, he married Joyce Ann McIsaac. Together, they had one daughter, Cheryl Elaine Choate. While growing up, he attended Sunset school. As a young man, he served in the U. S. Army 2nd Infantry. He was in the Indian Head Division of Artic Training. After his time spent in the army, he returned home to the family farm where he spent the rest of his life. He was saved and was of the Missionary Baptist faith. He was a farmer, drove a bus for Pleasant Hope Schools, and worked several years at Bolivar Farmers Exchange as a foreman of the elevator. He retired from there in 1992. Bub loved the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He spent many hours listening to country music. He also loved gardening very much and took great pride in growing produce, especially tomatoes and strawberries. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a great family man and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Joyce (also know as Joycee to him); one daughter, Cheryl Elaine Choate and husband Myron of Halfway; three grandchildren, Ethan Keith, Evan Loy and Elaine Ann Choate of Halfway; 2 brothers, Kenneth and wife Bennie Jo Fisher and Carl Fisher of Pleasant Hope, MO; 2 sisters, June Altic of Pleasant Hope, and Coneta Arnold of Halfway, MO; a sister-in-law, Ethel Fisher of Buffalo, MO; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, many friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Wilma Fisher, 2 brothers, Gene and Benny Wayne Fisher, 1 sister, Violet Fisher and 2 brothers-in-law, John Altic and Lester Arnold. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 11:00 AM in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Joe Sprague officiating. Music will be provided by soloist J. C. Fisher, and pianist Carla (Fisher) Wootton. Musical selections will be "In The Garden", "This World Is Not My Home", and "Precious Memories". Burial will be in the Slagle Cemetery south of Bolivar under the care and direction of the Butler Funeral Home of Bolivar. Military Honors will be conducted by the AMVETS Post # 114 of Flemington, MO with Taps by Tim Wootton. Pallbearers will be Dean Altic, J. C. Fisher, Terry Altic, Randy Arnold, Ron Arnold, Jim Fisher, Andy Albin, and Jeff Skidmore. Visitation will be from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM today (Wednesday) in the Butler Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Walnut Ridge Missionary Baptist Church. Friends may sign the guest book or send private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com PDF Printable Version

Charles Keith 'Bub' Fisher

November 13, 1927 - September 22, 2008