Obituary of Oren Wallace Risher

Oren Wallace "Wally" Risher, Jr, age 78, of Fort Denaud, passed away February 12, 2017 in Fort Myers. He was born May 23, 1938 in Washington , DC, to the late Oren Wallace Risher, Sr. and the late Dorothy Mae (Hill) Risher. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and gardener who had a true love for nature. He was a friendly and kind person with a cheerful personality and a warming smile. His profession was forestry and he worked with the Seminole Indians at Big Cypress in the late 1960's. Later on he was self employed for many years. Wally will be greatly missed by his beloved family. He is survived by his wife: Regina (Mendez) Risher, son: Mark (Terry) Risher of Arcadia, daughter: Tara "Missy" (Steve) Soud of Fort Myers, sisters: Deanie (Frank) Cardimen of Michigan and Nancy (Elmer) Mott of Arcadia, grandchildren: Dane Risher; Josh Soud; Meghan Soud and Jacob Soud and aunts: Mildred Lewis of Fort Myers Esther Beavers of LaBelle. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 21, 2017, 11:30 a.m. at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, LaBelle with Pastor W. T. Maddox, Jr. officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hope Hospice-Ft. Myers .Cremation Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.