Dr. Milton Fisher, son of the late Harry Fisher and Sara Lerner, passed away in Mars Hill NC, on September 30, 2021, at the age of 87, after a short but very intense battle with cancer.

Milton is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Elisabeth Fisher, daughter of the late Jacques Isnard and Simone Besson of Cluny, France; three daughters, Jessica Woodruff (Andrew) of Charlotte NC, Sarah Harris (Dave) of Apex NC, and Emilie Addoum (Jawad) of Ithaca NY; and five grandchildren, Carmen and Bobby Woodruff, Cooper Harris, and Laila and Alina Addoum.

Milton received his PhD in psychology from Duke University before embarking on a varied and eclectic career path, spending time as a professor, a dean, an art dealer and gallery owner, and finally a dedicated project manager for a major pipeline company. He was a New Yorker by birth, but traveled extensively throughout his life, residing in California, Missouri, North Carolina, Washington DC, and Paris, France. He spent many years in Durham NC before retiring to the Blue Ridge Mountains in Madison County thirteen years ago.

A memorial service will be held at 2pm Saturday October 9, 2021, at Robbie Capps Memorial Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Service. The family will receive friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Milton's name to Beacon of Hope in Marshall NC, a non-profit organization serving Madison County residents in times of need by providing food and emergency assistance. Please send donations to Beacon of Hope, 120 Calvary Drive, Marshall, NC 28753, or www.thebeaconofhopemarshall.org.

The family is requesting that everyone wear a mask during the service.

Online condolences may be sent to the family, and you may view the service live at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org.