Jack Fischer - Fairfield

Jack Davis Fischer, 88, of Fairfield passed away March 7, 2011 in Fairfield. He was born November 23, 1923 in Fairfield to Benhard Fischer and Grace Davis Fischer. He is survived by his wife, Joy Aultman Fischer of Fairfield; daughter, Kay Ann Fischer of Philomath, OR; step-sons and wives, Gary and Debbie Gibson of Houston and Alan and Cathy Gibson of Wortham; step grandchildren, J. Alan Gibson Jr. of Carrollton and Kasi Wright and husband Sam of Wortham; step great granddaughter, Samantha Wright of Wortham and many cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and by his first wife, Jean Blalock Fischer. Mr. Fischer graduated Fairfield High School in 1941. He entered the Air Force on February 16, 1943. After training he was assigned to the 303rd Bomb Group stationed in Molesworth, England. His plane was shot down over Germany on the 11th mission on August 15, 1944. He was taken prisoner at Prum. He remained a Prisoner of War for 8 1/2 months, including the 86 day 600 mile death march across the Baltic through frozen Poland. He was liberated May 2, 1945, and discharged on October 31, 1945 with the rank of Staff Sergeant. Medals he received during World War II are the: World War II Victory Medal, European Theatre of Operations, Good Conduct, Air Medal, Purple Heart and Prisoner of War Medal. He graduated from Sam Houston University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1949, and a Master of Education degree in 1952. He taught school in Cleveland, Texas and Texas City for 36 years. After retirement, he returned to Fairfield where he resided until his death. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Fairfield Masonic Lodge for 60 years, Freestone County Historical Commission, Life Member of Veterens of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans and American Ex-POWs Association. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling and gardening, (he was a real outdoorsman and sportman). Visitation will be from 6-8pm Wednesday at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2:00pm Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Fairfield Cemetery with Military Honors performed by the United States Air Force Honor Guard. Pallbearers are Warren Davis, George Davis, John Awalt, John Alan Gibson, Jr., Sam Wright, John David Aultman, John Fryer and Charles Burks. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. John H. Keller, Lindale Phillips, O.B. (Spookie) Utley, Wayne Donaldson, Billie Ray Vestal, Jack Browder, Members of Masonic Lodge and Men of Pilgrim Sunday School Class at Calvary Baptist Church.

Jack Fischer - Fairfield

November 23, 1923 - March 7, 2011