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Obituary for Gary Alvin Fisher Gary Alvin Fisher
Covington Resident Was WestRock Retiree, Faith Baptist Church Member

Gary Alvin Fisher, 68, of 548 W. Jackson St., Covington, Virginia, died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Fisher was born April 9, 1953 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Marshall B. and Esther Gaines Fisher.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Nobs Fisher in 2019; a daughter, Stephanie Fisher; two sisters, Virginia Tingler and Shirley Rodgers.

In 2019 he retired after 30 years from WestRock.

He was a member of Faith Baptist Church and was a retired member of the Covington First Aid as well as a CPR instructor.

Surviving are four sons: Brandon Fisher and wife, Desiree of Cumberland, MD, Luke Fisher of Covington, Justin Wagner and wife, Michele of Roanoke, and Tim Wagner and wife, Jess of Blue Ridge; two granddaughters, Katelynn and Hannah Wagner; a grandson, Max Wagner; a sister, Peggy Ruble of Low Moor; two brothers, Alfred Fisher and wife, Mary of Louisville, KY, and Rev. Michael Fisher and wife, Christine of Low Moor; and a number of nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church with Pastor Andrew Belanger and assisted by the Rev. Michael Fisher.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Faith Baptist Church

The interment will be held at Alleghany Memorial Park.

The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home.