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Oscar Risher Obituary

""I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me."" - Phillippians 4:13. Oscar Batson Risher, a native of Lumberton, MS and resident of Denham Springs for 59 years passed away at 10:10 pm on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017. He was 93, a retired Residential Contractor and served honorably in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II as a Flight Lieutenant. Visitation at Walker Baptist Church beginning at 9 AM Tuesday, January 10, 2017 with service to follow at 12 PM, conducted by: Dr. Richard Blue. Interment: Walker Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Joan Spiers Risher; children, Steven Renea Risher and (spouse) Flavia Foster Risher, Monyeann Risher Templet and (spouse) Terry Dale Templet, and Robert Dana Risher and (spouse) Melanie Glascock Risher; sister, Ione Risher Stewart; grandchildren, Dustin and wife Logann Risher, Corey and wife Annie Templet, Skyler and wife Kimberley Risher, Garnett and husband Lucas Ferguson, Bryce and wife Ashley Risher, Steven and wife Linsay Risher, and Chase Risher; Great-grandchildren, Stella Risher, Zoey Risher, Harper Risher, Liam, Connor and Finley Ferguson, Lauren and Luke Templet and Charlie Cate Risher; and Numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Theodore and Beulah Batson Risher; siblings, Clarence and Edward Risher, Beulah Risher Wilson, Frances Risher Dick, Kathleen Risher Menshu; and Great grandson, Atlas Orion Risher. Pallbearers: grandsons, Dustin Risher, Corey Templet, Skyler Risher, Bryce Risher, Steven Risher and Chase Risher. Honorary Pallbearers: C. Lewis Jackson and Lonnie (L.J.) Nobles. A special thank you to Amedisys Hospice and caregivers Lanell Vital and Joi Farve. Arrangements by Church Funeral Services & Crematory, St. Amant 225-644-9683 www.churchfuneralservices.com

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 8 to Jan. 10, 2017.
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Even though I was young when he passed, I still remember the horrible day. He will be forever missed.

Stella

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August 31, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Many fond memories of our wonderful neighbors on Pine Street. The Risher family is in our prayers.

Cheryl Watson

January 22, 2017

So sorry to hear of Mr Oscar's passing. Prayers for comfort and peace for you and your family.

Sharon Peak Willard

January 10, 2017

My love goes out to all our family members. I loved this man with all my heart. I loved to sit with him and laugh about silly things. Every time I saw him I would think of my dear father, they looked so much alike. A huge hole has been left in all our lives. RIP sweet Uncle Oscar.

Barbara Sprecker

January 9, 2017

I loved this man with all my heart. He would let me sit on his lap and we would amuse each other with silly things. I am so glad I got to do just that last September at Aunt Ione's house. When I looked t him I saw my late father and my heart was filled with love for both of them. RIP sweet Uncle Oscar, thank you for always being there for me.

Barbara Sprecker

January 9, 2017

Our hearts and prayers go out to all the family. He will be always remembered as a good man, and will be missed by all who knew him.

Iris and Van Foster

January 9, 2017

I just loved this man. He was so special. He was always so happy to see me and made me feel loved. I will always remember the night I missed curfew and he met us with a spotlight in driveway. It seems mom was out looking for me and he was on house watch. My heart just stopped but he took me in his arms and said how glad he was I was ok. Such a great uncle.

Lynda Powell

January 9, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the Risher family

Anna Anderson

January 9, 2017

Sorry for your loss Renea. I know you will miss him

Jimmy Miley

January 9, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I always loved being around Mr. Oscar.
He will be missed. My thoughts are with your family. Love, Terry Routman

Terry Routman

January 9, 2017

Ms. Joann and family, our hearts go out to you! Mr. Oscar was one of the first people my dad met when we moved to Walker 27 years ago. And what a wonderful friendship that blossomed from then on. Daddy admired him so and you all became family! Mr. Oscar and Ms. Joann have been so good to our family. Always cooking meals at a time of sickness, showing up at the hospital during surgeries and even planting an live oak in memory of Virgie in daddy's front yard. Y'all are true Christian examples of how we should all live our lives. Ms. Joann, we will keep you and the family in our prayers and will always remember Mr. Oscar and the wonderful man he was. And especially the friend he was to my dad. He is already, and will be so greatly missed by all that loved him. God Bless the Risher family. We love you! L.J. and Cecile Nobles, Brett and Bonnie Nobles Burns, and Jake and Zoe

Bonnie Nobles Burns

January 9, 2017

Uncle Oscar was always so fun to visit! He was such a great, God-filled man. A true person to look up to. Say hi to Pop for me Uncle Oscar.

Jessica Roth

January 9, 2017

a loved one

January 9, 2017

What a faith filled and honorable man.
He will always hold a special place in our hearts. So sorry for your loss.

John and Sheryl Howell

January 9, 2017

Uncle Oscar always had the best hugs. Every time I saw him after my dad passed, he would hug me so tight and it felt so good. He was always so sweet and kind. God rest his soul.

Mitzi Risher-Roth

January 9, 2017

I am sorry to hear about Mr. Oscar, he always had a smile on his face. moneyanne your dad is no longer hurting. I think of you all when I pass the building that housed the day care. Love you all

Earline Sharp

January 8, 2017

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