Sidney Arthur "Sid" Fischer Jr.

Sidney Arthur Fischer Jr, 83, of Gorman, Texas, peacefully passed away in his sleep on March 5, 2022. Sidney was born August 22, 1938 in San Antonio, Texas to Sidney Arthur Fischer Sr. and Mary Louise (Smith) Fischer. Sid loved his family and from a young age took on the responsibility of working to ensure that his siblings could finish school. In 1958 he joined the Army where he served as a crewman on a FA Rocket launcher and received accommodations as a rifle sharpshooter. Sid was a hard worker and took great pride in what ever job he held, whether it was driving a truck, running a dozer or working as a mechanic. He had a heart of gold and would use his last dollar to help someone in need. Sid also was a great cook and cooked for his family and friends every chance he had. This was only one of the many ways he showed his love for his family. Sid is survived by his daughters, Darlene Henry and husband Woode of Poteet, Diane Casey and husband Joey of Gorman, Mary Kaye Adams and husband Steve of Ranger; six grandchildren Jill Krause and husband Scott, George Henry and his wife Melissa, Kelly Williams and partner Matt Mandrella, Griff Williams and wife Gabby, Sydney Casey, Kayla Fischer and partner Ben Edwards; twelve great-grandchildren, Kendal, Leyna, Lowell, Wallace, Lilly, Sela, Jude, Winry, Caden, Rylan, Liam, and Bella; sisters Patsy Morton, Opal Tomerlin, Georgie Saunders and husband William, Janie Fischer, Joyce Monse, brother Earl Fischer and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Arline House Fischer. Brunch meet and greet at the Gorman Housing Authority at 10 am on Thursday March 10. Housing authority address is 106 Fisher st. Service Details. Visitation When: Wednesday, March 9th, 2022 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel Address: 219 West Roberts Street Gornam, TX 76454 Service When: Thursday, March 10th, 2022 11:00am Location: Higginbotham Funeral Home Chapel Address: 219 West Roberts Street GORMAN, TX 76454 Interment Location: Texas State Veterans Cemetery Address: 7457 W. Lake Rd ABILENE, TX 79601

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