Lawrence John (Jack) Fisher

August 1, 2023

Lawrence John (Jack) Fisher, III passed away peacefully August 1, 2023, after spending his final days surrounded by family and friends. He was born July 22, 1945, in Greenville, S.C., the oldest of four boys to Louise Armstrong Fisher and Lawrence John Fisher, Jr. He was an avid sports lover, and played basketball and golf at Darien High School, before attending Washington & Lee University and Clemson University, where he studied economics and other – how shall we say it – less productive matters.

After college and a stint as an Army MP in Korea, Jack spent over 50 years in the textile business. His work took him all over the country and the world. He started his career in sunny southern California, where he met his wife, Carol. He caught her eye in a pair of Wranglers, which is particularly amusing to his children given Jack’s tendency to wear khakis and Brooks Brothers shirts no matter how casual the situation.

Jack and Carol lived brief stints, but met dear friends, in Dallas, TX, Darien, CT, and Madison, NC before settling to raise kids in Charlotte. Whether it be driving his children to swim meets, taking family trips around the country, cheering loudly at a Clemson football game, watching his grandsons play basketball, playing golf with buddies, or walking his beloved Jack Russells through the neighborhood in Greenville, S.C., where he and Carol moved later in life, Jack could be found holding court. He never met a stranger and had a knack for remembering names and tidbits about everyone. Even as his dementia progressed, he maintained a wonderful sense of courage and humor. We have all heard the stories, which were very often better than the actual events (though the actual events were pretty darn good). Jack was always in search of fun, and fun found a way of following him.

Jack is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carol Rose Fisher, and their children, Susan Paschal and her husband, Rodney, Margaret Hyder and her husband, Alan, and Jack Fisher, as well as two grandchildren, James and Jack Paschal. He will also be greatly missed by his brothers, Jim Fisher and wife, Evelyn and George Fisher and wife, Holly, sisters-in-law Patsy Fisher and Peggy Lancina and husband, Jim, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Jack was pre-deceased by his brother, Frank Fisher.

The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks for the care Jack received from Eloquent Home Care, in particular, Leroy, Taz, Bre, and Aisha, and the nurses and staff of Sharon Towers and VIA Health Partners.

For those wishing to honor Jack, the family suggests a memorial gift to First Tee or the charity of one’s choice.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Christ Episcopal Church, Charlotte.  The service will be livestreamed at: https://www.christchurchcharlotte.org/funeral-live-broadcast/ for those unable to attend in person.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service. 1321 Berkeley Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204 (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Barbara Long

    We are so sad to hear of Jack's death. Larry and I have such wonderful memories of our time in Madison. It is heart-breaking that we have lost so many of our friends from that time. Please know that we do remember and smile when we think of those days. Love to you all.

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  • Bruce Wiesley

    great friend and fellow warrior in basketball and golf. Some how we survived many years of fellowship, fun, parties and golf around the country since the 6th grade and it is a miracle that we made it this far. He will be missed and we pray for peace and comfort for his family as he awaits them in Heaven.

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  • Martha Ford

    Carol,
    My deepest condolences to you and your family. Prayers for you and your family. Jack's calls have already been missed.

    Martha
    (McMichael Mills, Inc.)

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  • LEE GORDON

    Jack and I go back nearly 50 years working together in the textile industry at Macfield in Madison, NC. We shared an office and made lasting memories. He will be missed by all of us
    who called him friend. When he became sick, he would give me a call just to keep in touch. That was Jack. Norma and I send our love and prayers to Carol and his family.

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  • Carol rose dwelle

    Haven’t known jack long , but it was my good fortune to have been jack and carol’s friend. God bless you both ,Carol dwelle

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  • Doug Noble

    I have know Jack since we were in sales years ago in the textile business. Jack and I enjoyed many good times together through those years. He was a very interesting guy, smart and a lot of fun to be around. We lost touch for several years as our careers changed. Then about a year ago he called when he and Carol where planning to move back to Charlotte. We were able to get together a couple of times and spoke on the phone several times. Our reconnection was instant and we both enjoyed discussing the old textile days, the people we knew, sports, politics, etc. Jack was a really nice guy who touched many lives and we are all the better for it. He will be missed. Our heart felt condolences to his loving wife Carol and all his children and grandchildren.
    Doug Noble

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