Gerald Patrick “Jerry” Fisher, 77, passed away on May 13, 2026. Born on September 6, 1948, in Fernandina Beach, Jerry was the son of James H. Fisher and Lucille Gerbing Fisher and the proud grandson of Gus Gerbing.

Jerry spent part of his early adult years in Pennsylvania, where he married and welcomed his three children, Joyce, Timmy and Tina. In the early 1970s, he returned home to Fernandina Beach. In 1977, he married the love of his life, Rebecca Fisher, becoming a stepfather to Wendy and Michael. Later, together they welcomed their daughter, Peggy Ann.

A dedicated volunteer and coach, Jerry spent many years mentoring local youth through Pop Warner Football, Buddy League & Little League Boys Baseball, Little League Girls Softball and High School Girls Softball. He was also well known on the softball field himself, playing in men’s softball leagues for many years. An avid golfer, Jerry especially enjoyed spending weekends on the golf course with his son and brothers.

Jerry was a lifelong and passionate sports fan. He proudly supported the Florida State Seminoles football and held season tickets for more than 20 years. He was also a devoted fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Professionally, Jerry worked in golf course maintenance for many years. He served as the Assistant Golf Maintenance Superintendent at Amelia Island Plantation Long Point Golf Course and later retired from Amelia River Golf Course.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, brother, William “Bill” Fisher, stepson, Michael Sapp and his daughter, Peggy Ann Fisher.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca Fisher; his children, Joyce Fisher Thigpen, Tim (Cheri) Fisher, Tina Fisher (Tony Garrison) and Wendy (Tommy) Sapp-Faulk; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and two god-granddaughters. He is also survived by his sister, LaVerne (Harold) Stovall; his brothers, Joe Fisher and Tommy (Hannah) Fisher; along with many extended family members and dear friends.

Jerry will be remembered for his involvement in the community, his passion for sports and the friendships he built throughout the years in Fernandina Beach.

Funeral service will begin at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Visitation will be held at 1:00 pm in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley Heard Funeral Home.