Elmer Leroy Fisher, 82, of Strafford, MO, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017, in his home surrounded by his family. Leroy was born on August 19, 1934, to George A. Fisher and Juanita Ruth (Ferguson) Fisher in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Leroy married the love of his life Helen Baxter on November 16, 1951, they enjoyed 65 years together.  Leroy enjoyed being a truck driver, school bus driver, welder for Paul Mueller, structural steel fabricator, guitarist and a personal chauffeur for Helen and grandkids. He also enjoyed watching his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren playing sports, fishing, hunting, and singing to them all. Leroy was a huge St. Louis Cardinals fan. If he was unable to watch the game on TV, he would listen to the game on the radio, either in his car or at home while watching westerns. He was a member of Henderson Baptist church for 33 years, he loved his church family very much, especially all the ladies who gave him kisses!

Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, George and Juanita; brother, George Fisher; brother, John "Bud' Fisher; and sister, Audrey Fisher.

Leroy is survived by his wife, Helen; his five children, Kay and Luke Caldwell of Strafford, Mike and Angie Fisher of Strafford, Tim and Kristi Fisher of Tin Town, Russell and Kristie Fisher of Harrisonville and Sherry and Twentin Alexander of Strafford; 12 grandkids, 26 great-grandkids; brother, Frank Fisher of Marshfield, MO; and several nieces and nephews and a whole passel of friends.

The family would like to extend a huge thanks to Alisha Ferguson from Hospice for her love and help with Leroy.

Services will be held at Henderson Baptist Church in Rogersville, MO, on February 1, 2017.  Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m with a memorial service to follow at 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Henderson Baptist Church Children's Ministry or Oxford Hospice.  To send flowers, please send to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services 2026 W. Woodland St.  Springfield, MO. *Donations can be sent to Henderson Baptist Church P.O. Box 55 Rogersville, Mo. 65742 and/or Oxford Hospice 3660 South National Suite 300 P.O. Box 10939 Springfield, MO 65808-0939. Write on check: In Memory of Elmer Leroy Fisher 8/19/34