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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Daleleen and all of Buddy's family, I am so sorry for your loss. He will certainly be missed by all of you, and by all who were fortunate enough to know him. So, just wanted to say I care and understand what you are going through. With love and sympathy, Ginn Huffman
Our most sincere condolences. May God bless your entire family through this devastating transition. Please know you are in our thoughts & PRAYERS from. Atlanta. 🙏🙏🙏
Always a smile and kind words. You will be sorely missed.
Was Buddy ever not smiling and laughing? We are sorry for your family's loss. You all are in our hearts!♡
Rest in peace, Buddy. 🙏💔 I will forever be grateful to have known you and to have called you my friend. Thank you for the laughter, the memories, and the kindness you shared so freely. Daleleen, I love you and am holding you, your family, and everyone who loved Buddy close in my heart and prayers. May you find comfort in the many lives he touched and the beautiful memories you shared together. ❤️ xo, Wendy
I am so sorry for your loss. Buddy was always so kind and I had a lot of respect for him. My prayers for you and your family.
Daleleen and family our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. It was a pleasure to serve you and Buddy through the years. I always thought of you two as my friend not just a customer. I pray for God’s comfort for you in the coming days. Darlene and James Suttle
Daleleen and family, So sorry to hear about "Buddy" passing. I might see Buddy out and about once every 8 years or more but he would always smile, speak, and was friendly . He was a good man and lots of prayers for you and your family. "Plu"
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and the family