Lessly Fisher,

Lessly "Count" Fisher, Sr., age 92 of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015. Count had worked as a bailiff for the Kent County Friend of the Court, had been the Chief of Police for the Village of Idlewild, served as a union representative for Musicians Local, was a talented jazz musician and drummer, and was featured on the History Makers and has works recorded with the Library of Congress. Count was preceded in death by his parents, Seaser & Ruby Fisher, and four brothers. Surviving are his loving wife of 53 years, Lois; his children, Darlene Parham, Lessly Fisher Jr., Marva Armstrong, Ralph Trotter, Ronald Trotter, Richard (Pat) Trotter, Rodney Trotter, and Reginald Trotter; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchild. A Memorial Gathering will be from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, 3627 Linden Avenue S.E. Grand Rapids (one block west of Eastern Avenue). 3-5 p.m. Sunday, November 29, 2015 Honoring his wishes, cremation will take place. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Lessly Fisher,, please visit our flower store.