Issac E. “Buddy” Fisher, of Morganton, NC, was surrounded by family when he departed this life on Thursday, May 28, 2026 – five days before his 76th birthday.
Born in Rutherford County, NC on June 2, 1950, Buddy was the son of the late Claude Harlon Fisher and Lillie Mae Jones Fisher.
In addition to his parents, Buddy is preceded in death by his son, Barry Fisher; brothers, Lawrence, Paul, Henry, and Charles Fisher; and sisters, Beatrice Webb, Hazel McNeely, and Mary Ann Morrow.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 33 years, Daleleen Herron Fisher; son, Elijah Fisher; step-son, Jason Dobson; granddaughters, Elizabeth Fisher and Emily Fisher; great-grandson, PeterBarrett Fisher-Gucwa; brother, Steve Fisher and wife, Judy; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Buddy was a devoted part of his community and served as a life member of the Morganton Elk’s Lodge, Silver Creek Baptist Church, Catawba Valley Masonic Lodge #217, and sat on numerous community action boards throughout his life. He was a passionate entrepreneur and real estate developer, dabbling in various enterprises, largest of which was his company Triangle Contractors Inc., which he owned and operated for 43 years.
A gathering of friends and celebration of Buddy’s life will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 5th, 2026 at Silver Creek Golf Club, 4241 Plantation Dr. Morganton. A private family funeral will be held on Wednesday, June 3 at Silver Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Dwayne Buchanan officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Silver Creek Baptist Church at 4504 Silver Creek Church Rd. Morganton, NC. 28655.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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So very sorry for your loss. Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family.
I am so sorry to hear of Buddy's passing. He was such a good man. Buddy will be missed by many. Prayers are with the family.
Buddy fisher was such a very nice man..I worked at silver Creek and would see him daily ..he was very sweet and friendly..so very sorry to the family..sending prayers...
So sorry to hear of Buddys passing. He was a good man and we will miss him.
A friend since school days, our prayers and thoughts are with Family. May Gods give you comfort and peace now and forever. Benny Childers
To the fisher family. Buddy and I were good friends during high school. He was a great friend. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all May he rest in peace Brenda white cloninger and jerry cloninger.
We are so sorry to hear of Buddy’s passing. Sending prayers of peace to Daleleen & Elijah and all of the family.
I’m deeply sorry for your loss. Buddy was a truly kind and generous man who touched many lives. He will be remembered with great respect and love.
Daleleen, so very sorry for your loss. Proud to have served the Fisher family in the past. Godspeed.