Thomas R. “Tom” Fisher

September 11, 1976 - November 11, 2012

Thomas R. “Tom” Fisher, 36, of Lakewood, passed away Nov. 11, 2012, at University Hospitals. Born Sept. 11, 1976, in Claridon Township, he had lived in Chardon before moving to Lakewood a year and a half ago. Mr. Fisher worked as a truck driver for Beverage Distributors in Cuyahoga County. While in truck driving school, Tom did an externship with Swift Trucking. Tom Fisher married Kelly Murray July 22, 2002, in Chardon. Tom was a graduate of Chardon High School, Class of 1995, and an avid sports fan. For many years, Tom played softball throughout the Geauga County area. He enjoyed watching all Cleveland sports teams and The Ohio State football games. His greatest joy was spending time with his daughters. Survivors are his wife, Kelly (Murray) Fisher of Lakewood; daughters: Taylor and Cami Fisher of Lakewood; father, Bill Fisher of Orwell; mother, Nancy Ehrhart of Chardon; brother, Bill Fisher Jr. of Chardon; mother-in-law, Loretta Murray of Chardon; he is preceded in death by his father-in-law, John B. Murray. Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., (Route 44, 500 feet south of Route 6/Chardon Square), Chardon. Deacon Will Payne of St. Helen’s Catholic Church in Newbury Township will officiate. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.

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Bill, Nancy, Billy Jr and Tommys family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Memories will never be forgotten.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this heartbreaking time. There's nothing I can say that will ease your pain, but I want you to know that I am thinking of you. My deepest condolences.

My prayers are with your family. I haven't spoken to Tommy in a long time but I have great memories of him being a funny and caring guy. Kelly, you have two beautiful girls and I pray for all of your peace and strength through this tough time.

Praying for friends to comfort you,faith to uphold you,and loving memoriesto help you smile again.

I am deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. I know how difficult it will be for you, the children, and the family over the coming months. May god watch over all of you to get you through this sad time, and that in time you will begin to remember the cherrished memories of all the good times that you all spent together.

Kelly, My heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your husband. Taylor and Cami are shining examples of the great job that you both did in raising them. They will always be a constant reminder of his love.

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow,May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.

We will pray for your family, let him go, he will take care of you all

Kelly, my heart goes out to you and your daughters, God will give you the strength to keep going, stay strong.Cookie

I heard the news from my stepmother today and though I have not spoke with Tommy in years I do know he was a kind hearted soul with quit the sense of humor that could make anyone laugh. My prayers and condolences are with all of his friends and family and may he rest in peace. God Bless, Gary Saraney

My heart breaks for you Tommy and for your family! I pray that your family find the strength and courage to make it through the difficult days ahead! Rest In Peace my friend...you will truly be missed by so many!!

My prayers and condolences to your family at this most difficult time. I only met Tom back in September when he started at Beverage, but he will be missed here. He always had a smile, and had a great attitude.

Kelly,I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I know that you and your children are at a loss right now. I pray that God will watch over and keep you during this very difficult time. I pray that a comforter will be sent you way to guide you and give you the strength you need to carry on. Knowing that Tom has now transitioned into his internal resting place, you will always have a guaurdain angel watching over you and your family. He is no longer suffering and all of his pain is gone and in God's arms shall we rest from our labor..Please know that you are forever in my heart of prayers and that your work family loves and cares for you deeply.In Christ's ServiceLoveGreg

I just met Tom in September, but his pleasant attitude and smile will be missed at Beverage. My prayers and condolences to the Fisher Family.

I am deeply saddened by Tommy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of he family in this devastating time.

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Fisher and Murray family as you grieve through this difficult time. It never makes sense when a loved one is taken from Earth, but in the end it is God's plan that prevails and all rest in peace knowing he is in a place where there is no hurt or pain. May his sould rest in peace.

I am deeply sorry for your loss and will continue to pray for you and your family. I know he will always look down at you and the girls be thankful for all you meant to him. May he rest in peace.

I was so shocked to hear of Tommy's death. I can't help but think back to the days of when he was on the same Chardon Baseball League team with my son, Ben Brazis and his dad was a coach. My deepest sympathies to Tommy's wife, daughters and the rest of his family.