Mark Sidney Fisher, 82, husband of Carolyn V. Fisher, of Sanford, passed away June 26, 2018 at his residence. Born on September 18, 1935 in Sanford, he was the son of the late Walter J. Fisher, Sr. and Naomi Godwin Fisher.
Mark served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a cryptographer. He was an office manager for MJ Duer and Co. in Exmore for 25 years and a loan officer for AgFirst farm credit for 15 years. Mark was a member of the Francis Makemie Society, the Onancock Elks Lodge, and the Chincoteague American Legion.
The Francis Makemie Society was a part of Mark Fisher's life for more than 20 years. He was one of the original organizers of the Society in 1995 and served as its chairman of the Board of Directors for 14 years. He became a director emeritus and attended meetings up until his final illness. Mark Fisher was a strong supporter of keeping the memory and accomplishments of Francis Makemie alive and Makemie Park beautiful. He shared his extensive knowledge of Francis Makemie with many groups and individuals. He made a video recording, " Makemie Monument Park: Francis Makemie- Father of American Presbyterianism" in 2011.
Other than his wife, Mark is survived by two daughters, Tamala F. Miles and husband, Aubrey, Jr. of Saxis and Audra L. Fisher of Seaford, DE; a step-daughter, Kim Smith and husband, Scotty of Parksley; a step-son, Ken Carmine of Deal Island, MD; grandchild, Lauren Miles of North Prince George, VA and Aubrey Miles of Saxis; four step-grandchildren, Justin Carmine, Marcus Carmine, Larissa Carmine and Tucker Key; one step-great-granddaughter, Aubree Carmine; two brothers, Philip Fisher of Sanford and Lance G. Fisher, Sr. of Salisbury; and several nieces and nephews.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Walter J. Fisher, Jr. and two sisters, Elsie Feddeman and Arenthia Fisher.
A funeral service will be conducted Friday, June 29th at 2:00 PM from the Thornton Funeral Home in Parksley with Rev. Maury Enright and Pastor Mary Jimenez officiating. Interment will follow in the John W. Taylor Cemetery.
Mark served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a cryptographer. He was an office manager for MJ Duer and Co. in Exmore for 25 years and a loan officer for AgFirst farm credit for 15 years. Mark was a member of the Francis Makemie Society, the Onancock Elks Lodge, and the Chincoteague American Legion.
The Francis Makemie Society was a part of Mark Fisher's life for more than 20 years. He was one of the original organizers of the Society in 1995 and served as its chairman of the Board of Directors for 14 years. He became a director emeritus and attended meetings up until his final illness. Mark Fisher was a strong supporter of keeping the memory and accomplishments of Francis Makemie alive and Makemie Park beautiful. He shared his extensive knowledge of Francis Makemie with many groups and individuals. He made a video recording, " Makemie Monument Park: Francis Makemie- Father of American Presbyterianism" in 2011.
Other than his wife, Mark is survived by two daughters, Tamala F. Miles and husband, Aubrey, Jr. of Saxis and Audra L. Fisher of Seaford, DE; a step-daughter, Kim Smith and husband, Scotty of Parksley; a step-son, Ken Carmine of Deal Island, MD; grandchild, Lauren Miles of North Prince George, VA and Aubrey Miles of Saxis; four step-grandchildren, Justin Carmine, Marcus Carmine, Larissa Carmine and Tucker Key; one step-great-granddaughter, Aubree Carmine; two brothers, Philip Fisher of Sanford and Lance G. Fisher, Sr. of Salisbury; and several nieces and nephews.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Walter J. Fisher, Jr. and two sisters, Elsie Feddeman and Arenthia Fisher.
A funeral service will be conducted Friday, June 29th at 2:00 PM from the Thornton Funeral Home in Parksley with Rev. Maury Enright and Pastor Mary Jimenez officiating. Interment will follow in the John W. Taylor Cemetery.
Mark Sidney Fisher, 82, husband of Carolyn V. Fisher, of Sanford, passed away June 26, 2018 at his residence. Born on September 18, 1935 in Sanford, he was the son of the late Walter J. Fisher, Sr. and Naomi Godwin Fisher.
Mark served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a cryptographer. He was an office manager for MJ Duer and Co. in Exmore for 25 years and a loan officer for AgFirst farm credit for 15 years. Mark was a member of the Francis Makemie Society, the Onancock Elks Lodge, and the Chincoteague American Legion.
The Francis Makemie Society was a part of Mark Fisher's life for more than 20 years. He was one of the original organizers of the Society in 1995 and served as its chairman of the Board of Directors for 14 years. He became a director emeritus and attended meetings up until his final illness. Mark Fisher was a strong supporter of keeping the memory and accomplishments of Francis Makemie alive and Makemie Park beautiful. He shared his extensive knowledge of Francis Makemie with many groups and individuals. He made a video recording, " Makemie Monument Park: Francis Makemie- Father of American Presbyterianism" in 2011.
Other than his wife, Mark is survived by two daughters, Tamala F. Miles and husband, Aubrey, Jr. of Saxis and Audra L. Fisher of Seaford, DE; a step-daughter, Kim Smith and husband, Scotty of Parksley; a step-son, Ken Carmine of Deal Island, MD; grandchild, Lauren Miles of North Prince George, VA and Aubrey Miles of Saxis; four step-grandchildren, Justin Carmine, Marcus Carmine, Larissa Carmine and Tucker Key; one step-great-granddaughter, Aubree Carmine; two brothers, Philip Fisher of Sanford and Lance G. Fisher, Sr. of Salisbury; and several nieces and nephews.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Walter J. Fisher, Jr. and two sisters, Elsie Feddeman and Arenthia Fisher.
A funeral service will be conducted Friday, June 29th at 2:00 PM from the Thornton Funeral Home in Parksley with Rev. Maury Enright and Pastor Mary Jimenez officiating. Interment will follow in the John W. Taylor Cemetery.
Mark served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a cryptographer. He was an office manager for MJ Duer and Co. in Exmore for 25 years and a loan officer for AgFirst farm credit for 15 years. Mark was a member of the Francis Makemie Society, the Onancock Elks Lodge, and the Chincoteague American Legion.
The Francis Makemie Society was a part of Mark Fisher's life for more than 20 years. He was one of the original organizers of the Society in 1995 and served as its chairman of the Board of Directors for 14 years. He became a director emeritus and attended meetings up until his final illness. Mark Fisher was a strong supporter of keeping the memory and accomplishments of Francis Makemie alive and Makemie Park beautiful. He shared his extensive knowledge of Francis Makemie with many groups and individuals. He made a video recording, " Makemie Monument Park: Francis Makemie- Father of American Presbyterianism" in 2011.
Other than his wife, Mark is survived by two daughters, Tamala F. Miles and husband, Aubrey, Jr. of Saxis and Audra L. Fisher of Seaford, DE; a step-daughter, Kim Smith and husband, Scotty of Parksley; a step-son, Ken Carmine of Deal Island, MD; grandchild, Lauren Miles of North Prince George, VA and Aubrey Miles of Saxis; four step-grandchildren, Justin Carmine, Marcus Carmine, Larissa Carmine and Tucker Key; one step-great-granddaughter, Aubree Carmine; two brothers, Philip Fisher of Sanford and Lance G. Fisher, Sr. of Salisbury; and several nieces and nephews.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Walter J. Fisher, Jr. and two sisters, Elsie Feddeman and Arenthia Fisher.
A funeral service will be conducted Friday, June 29th at 2:00 PM from the Thornton Funeral Home in Parksley with Rev. Maury Enright and Pastor Mary Jimenez officiating. Interment will follow in the John W. Taylor Cemetery.
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