Lyle Dean Fisher

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[Lyle Dean Fisher, age 82, of Pinckneyville, Ill., passed away on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 at 1:30 a.m. in his home.

Lyle was born on Dec. 15, 1926 in Pinckneyville, Ill. a son to Lyle and Alean (Wilkerson) Fisher. On November 2, 1946, he married Imogene "Sis" Secrease in Pinckneyville, Ill. and she preceded him in death on Oct. 13, 2003. Lyle was a member if New Hope Community Church, Pinckneyville, Ill. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in 504 Infantry, 82nd Airborne during WWII, a coal miner for Zeigler #11, retiring after 34 years and a member of U.M.W.A. Local 2161 for 50 years. Lyle loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his family.

Lyle is survived by three children: Lylia (Harold) Hagel of Pinckneyville, Ill., Rick (Marilyn) Fisher of Du Quoin, Ill., and June Beth (Lyle) Kellerman Du Quoin, Ill., two sisters: Bonnie Davis of Pinckneyville, Ill., three sisters-in-law: Lydia Bird, Kay Carns and Hildred Secrease all of Pinckneyville, Ill., seven grandchildren: Devin, Alex and Cassie Fisher, Shaysa Edmonds, Dylan Kellerman, Shay Hagel and Jenny Purdy, three great grandchildren: Nicolas and Austin Hagel and Kaylee Fosnock, and many dear nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and one sister: Kate Newborn and two brothers: Jack and Melvin Bird.

Funeral services were held at New Hope Community Church, Pinckneyville, Ill. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend James Clardy officiating. Interment was in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Pinckneyville, Ill.

Friends called at New Hope Community Church from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Memorials may be made to New Hope Community Church, Pinckneyville, Ill.

Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, Ill. is in charge of the arrangements.

For more information or to sign an online guest register, please visit www.pyattfuneralhome.com