Sam Charles Fisher

Although we are saddened by the passing of Sam C. Fisher on Saturday, November 9, 2024, we want to rejoice with our family and friends upon his celebration of entering heaven to worship his Savior for eternity. Sam Charles Fisher was born on August 13, 1940, in Parkin, Arkansas. He was loved by his parents, H. C. (Red) and Polly M. Fisher. Sam was raised in Wynne, Arkansas, where he graduated from Wynne High School. He was a proud Wynne Yellowjacket and participated on the track team where the 100-yard dash was his specialty. Sam grew up in Wynne Baptist Church where he gave his life to Christ and later served as deacon. Upon graduation he attended Arkansas State University where he also competed on the track team and Arkansas Tech University. Sam’s life of service began when he joined the Army and was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. When his time in the army ended, Sam returned to Wynne where he met his future bride, Polly. Their marriage began on Sunday, July 7, 1968, and their union was blessed with two children, a son Kevin and daughter Lynn. Sam enjoyed watching both of his kids represent the Yellowjackets in various athletic events. Sam enjoyed coaching little league baseball for several years alongside Bobby Ragan. He could still recall the names of his players and relive memorable plays made during those seasons. Sam retired on January 2, 1996, after thirty years with the United States Postal Service. With his outgoing personality and charming smile, greeting those on his route was a highlight of his days. In the summer of 2013 Sam and Polly moved to Fayetteville, Arkansas, to be near Lynn where they enjoyed attending Razorback sporting events together. They also became actively involved at University Baptist Church. He attended weekly Thursday lunches with the Catfish Hole men’s group and enjoyed meeting with Wynne friends who have also relocated to Northwest Arkansas. Sam is survived by his wife of 56 years, Polly B. Fisher of the home, his son, Kevin Fisher and wife Pamela of Wynne, and daughter Lynn Fisher of Fayetteville, grandchildren Cannon Fisher of Atlanta, Georgia, and Campbell Fisher of Wynne. Other survivors include his brothers, Roger Fisher and wife Jere, Harrel “Humpy” Fisher and wife Anita, Mike Fisher and wife Janet, sister-in-law, Verna Fisher, brother-in-law Bud Bingham and wife Millie and sister-in-law, Betty Bingham. Sam also has countless nieces and nephews who he loved spending time with. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, John Fisher, sister Paula Fisher and grandson Collier Fisher. Memorials may be made to the Cross County Special Workshop, 506 Commercial Avenue East, Wynne, Arkansas 72396 and Miss Polly’s Learning Center, P. O. Box 494, Wynne, Arkansas 72396. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Wynne Baptist Church from 10 until 12, with services following at 12. The burial will be in the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at Birdeye, Arkansas with military honors at 2 PM, Friday, November 15, 2024. Kernodle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. You can sign an online guestbook at www.kernodlefh.com

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Sam Charles Fisher

August 13, 1940 - November 9, 2024