George Carl Fischer, 75, of Columbus, died on July 22, 2016 at his home.

George was born in Chicago, Ill. to the late Carl and Mabel Fischer on February 25, 1941. He was married on June 22, 1997 to Pat. He worked as a technical adviser for Pneumatic Scale before retiring. George enjoyed playing the drums as a hobby. He was very active in the Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife of 19 years Patricia Groves Fischer; his children Heidi and husband Tony Martinez, Stephanie and husband Andy Gzik, and Peter

Fischer; stepdaughter Tammy and husband Scott Warren; grandchildren Adam, Ashley and Aaron Martinez; Stanley, Maxwell, Casey and Nolan Gzik; Meghan and Taylor Warren; and his sister, Beverly Kirk.

The memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 30 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2971 Skyuka Road, Columbus, NC 28722.

“I couldn’t have asked for a better person to be my dad. He was my stronghold always ready to give good advice. It was an honor to have been able to help him in the final months. I’ll miss you dad.”- Stephanie Gzik

The Fischer family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Dr. David Rodak with Cardiology Consultants of Spartanburg, S.C. who added quality of life to George’s last years. Also to Hospice of the Carolinas who are amazingly awesome! In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice of the Carolinas at 130 Forest Glen Drive, Columbus, NC 28722.

An online guest register/tribute wall is available at mcmahansfuneralhome.com. McMahan’s Funeral Home & Cremation Services in charge of arrangements.

McMahan’s Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Rutherfordton, N.C.