Walter W. Fisher, 76

DELMAR - Walter W. Fisher of Delmar passed away on Monday, July 9, 2007, in Coastal Hospice at the Lake, Salisbury, Md. He was 76.

He was born in Whitesville, son of the late Walter William Fisher and Stella Frances Fisher.

Mr. Fisher served as a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict and was a recipient of the Purple Heart.

He was a member of the Delmar Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8276 in Delmar, the DAV and the Fleet Marine Association.

Mr. Fisher retired as a manager from Peninsula Manufacturing in Snow Hill, Md.

He was a member of St. Stephens United Methodist Church in Delmar.

Mr. Fisher was an avid hunter and enjoyed gardening.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Letitia "Tish" Fisher.

He is survived by a son, William E. Fisher and his wife Claudia of Delmar; a daughter, Cheryl Ann Thomas and her husband, Gary of Salisbury; a granddaughter, Danielle Sara Thomas; a brother, James Robert Fisher and his wife, Reba of Delmar; a half-brother, Brian Fisher and his wife, Sue of Princess Anne; a sister-in-law, Rachel Collins and her husband, Dennis of Whiton, Md.; as well as, several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove St., Delmar.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. The Rev. Marsha Carpenter will officiate.

Burial with military honors will follow in St. Stephens Cemetery, Delmar.

Instead of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude"s Children"s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home of Delmar.