DALLAS LEE FISHER SR Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Fisher, Sr. Dallas Lee “Big D” Dallas L. Fisher, Sr. of Craig County, VA, born August 1, 1933, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022, at the age of 89. He was at home, with his wife of 68 years at his bedside at the time of his passing. He was preceded in death by his son, Dallas L. Fisher, Jr.; parents, Luther & Emily Fisher; brothers, Orsbin & Harold Fisher; and sister, Ressie Thomas. He is survived by his wife, Sarah D. Fisher; children, Beverly “Curly” Fisher, Mary Beth Elmore, Ginny Fisher, Marty B. Falgiano, and Tory Frango & husband Randy; daughter-in-law, Magdiel Fisher; grandchildren, Chris Elmore & wife Diane, Ashley Fisher Hendrickson, Brandon, Christian, & Clarke Fisher, Michael, Patrick, & Nicholas Falgiano, Jordyn Frango Moore & husband Chris, and Brayden Frango; great-grandchildren, Kimberly Elmore, Alyssa Hendrickson, & Hunter & Camryn Moore; sisters, Hulda Snider, Frances Lafon, and Hazel Lipes & husband Jack; sister-in-law, Rachel Mattox & husband Harold; numerous nieces, nephews, and countless friends. After high school, Dallas played baseball in the VA Amateur League. He signed a contract with the Boston Braves in 1952 and played for the Welch Miners and was then offered a contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. He served in the U.S. Army before beginning his career at General Electric in Salem, VA. He retired from G.E. after 30 years and began working for Craig County schools as a bus driver, where he worked over 30 years before retiring. He dedicated his life to coaching the sport he loved; Little League, High School, and American Legion to name a few. He was inducted into the Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fame in 2002. The family will receive friends at the New Castle Christian Church, 282 Salem Ave. New Castle, VA on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, from 5 to 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held at the New Castle Christian Church on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at 11:00 AM with Pastor Bill Frazier and Minister J.B. Beane officiating. Interment will follow at Ross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Craig Co. High School Baseball or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home. www.paitselfh.com

DALLAS LEE FISHER SR

August 1, 1933 - October 30, 2022