Jack Fisher Obituary

Jack Dee Fisher passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, October 19, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Born on July 18, 1942, in Beaumont, Texas, to the late Jack Degraffenried Fisher and Flora Mae Booker Fisher, Jack spent his childhood in DeQuincy, Louisiana, after his father began working for the Missouri Pacific Line Railroad. Jack earned a football scholarship and attended Tulane University, where he played for two years, until a knee injury ended his collegiate career. He transferred and graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 1964 with a B.S. degree in mathematics and in 1966 with his M.S. degree in mathematics. Jack was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and made many life-long friends and brothers. He remained a proud and loyal Bulldog for the rest of his life.
After college, he was commissioned in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Scott Air Force Base for three years, including a tour in Vietnam. Captain Fisher's final assignment was at the United States Air Force Academy where he taught calculus to cadets. In 1969, he joined the Arthur Andersen accounting firm in Houston, Texas. In 1975, he founded Hou-Tex Plastics and opened a branch office, East Texas Pipe Company in Beaumont, Texas. In 1982, Jack moved to Brenham, Texas and started his pool company, PoolTex. If you couldn't find Jack at the store front or visiting customers, you could always find him at Fireman's Park watching the Brenham Cubs, hanging on the side fence cheering on his son, Matt, playing baseball.
A proud 32nd degree Mason, Jack was member of the Blue Lodge Masons in DeQuincy, Louisiana throughout his life. His retirement years were spent in Shreveport, Louisiana where he was a parishioner at the Cathedral of Saint John Berchmans.
Jack loved spending time in Dillon, Colorado for 20+ summers and many Februarys in Galveston, Texas. He loved traveling with a special group of friends internationally and around the USA. He enjoyed Bulldog athletics and remained "ever loyal be" to Louisiana Tech University. Many happy memories were made boating on Cross Lake and at activities at the Shreveport Yacht Club. Everyone loved his cooking, especially at 4th of July BBQs and New Year's Eve celebrations!
Jack, who never met a stranger, will be remembered for his sharp wit, storytelling, unwavering kindness, and deep love for his family. His presence filled every room with laughter and warmth, and his legacy of curiosity, generosity, and joy will continue to live on through those who loved him most.
Jack is survived by his devoted wife of 36 years, Coni Sweeney Fisher; his son Jon Matthew "Matt" (Doretta) Fisher of Brenham, TX; daughters Stacy Elaine Fisher of Houston, TX, and Adrienne (David) Roberts Mortimer of Alexandria, VA; granddaughters Grace Elaine Coker, LeAnna (Martin) Curiel, and Giuliana (Chris) Mortimer Schultz; grandson Brent (Nichole) Batts, great-granddaughter Presley Curiel; great-grandson Brooks Curiel; nephews Dr. Rawleigh (Sarah) Fisher of Lake Charles, LA, Laird (Christi) Fisher of Oklahoma City, OK, Mark Pankey and Ron (Brittany) Pankey of Crested Butte, CO; niece KC Fisher of Calvert, TX; and 1st cousins, James Hugh (Jane) Smith of Lafayette, LA and Joe B. Smith of Round Rock, TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Degraffenried Fisher and Flora Mae Booker Fisher, and brothers John Alvin Fisher and George Robert Fisher.
Honorary Pallbearers: Jon Matthew Fisher, Dr. Rawleigh Fisher, Dr. William Fincannon, Daniel Fincannon, Pat Fincannon, Chris Fincannon, Laird Fisher, David Mortimer, Lance McElreath, Sam McElreath, Will McElreath, Jeff Branick, Roy West, Joe B. Smith, James Hugh Smith, Chuck Tallant, Ron Krajewsky, Sonny Parnell, Ron McNabb, Manco Snapp, Charles Sweeney, Bruce Cowan, Scotty Roberts, Dick Hollenshead, Tommy Hollenshead, Jerry Lorey, Bill Hall, Tommy Phillips, Charles Baragona, Burt "Doc" Moore, Chuck Fowler, Mickey Mays, Bill Hunt, Keith McKinney, Terry Pate, Mike Sport, Harold Odom, Rob Butler, John Brewer, Jim Brunner, Kim Breese, Frank Peoples, Fred Odom, Jerry Drewett, General Mike Dugan, Deacon Jim Doyle, Jay Weinstein, Richard Pajot, General Dale Tabor, Dennis Leifeit, Steve Raddack, Michael Quarles, Russ Friedrich, Ron Stokes, Tom Dixon, Dr. William Byrd, Spencer Walters, Mike Louviere, Bill Harlan, Carol Strange, Ken Baker, Kris Krause, Walt Hannath, Bobby Finke, Terrance Warmke, Bruce Bishop, Ford Jacka, and Tony Gregory.
There will be a "Celebration of Life" on Sunday, November 9 at the Shreveport Yacht Club, 2905 Municipal Pier Road, Shreveport, LA 71119 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. A funeral service will take place on Monday, November 10 at 10:00 am at the Cathedral of St. John Berchmans, 939 Jordan Street, Shreveport, LA 71101.
If you require overnight accommodations, here are a few suggestions: Courtyard by Marriott Shreveport Airport (6001 Financial Plaza, Shreveport, LA 71129), Homewood Suites by Hilton (5485 Financial Plaza, Shreveport, LA 71129), and Hilton Garden Inn Shreveport (5971 Financial Plaza, Shreveport, LA 71129). These locations are approximately six miles from the Shreveport Yacht Club, five miles from Jack's and Coni's home, and 10 miles from the Cathedral of St. John Berchmans.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to please consider a contribution to the Visual Integration of Science Through Art (VISTA) Endowed Scholarship created by the Pankey and Fisher families at Louisiana Tech University Foundation in memory of Jack Dee Fisher. Please call 318-255-7950 for more information or if you require further assistance making this donation.