Herbert Fisher, Sr.

Herbert Fisher, Sr. (10 June 1905 – 27 February 2011) was a American centenarian.

Biography
He was born in James City, North Carolina on 10 June 1905.

Herbert Fisher, Sr. married Zelmyra Fisher (10 December 1907 – 20 February 2013) on 13 May 1924 in James City, North Carolina. The couple 5 children: Alyce Fisher (1924–2009), Franklin Fisher (1926–2015), Norma Godette, Herbert Fisher, Jr (1934–2017) and Ludie Baker.

Their marriage from 13 May 1924 until his death on 27 February 2011 lasted 86 years, 290 days was the longest marriage validated ever recorded in word.

He died in James City, North Carolina on 27 February 2011 at the age of 105 years, 262 days. He is survived by his wife of 86 years, Zelmyra Fisher, 2 sons, 2 daughters, 2 sons-in-law, 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.