Dr. Louis B. Fisher Jr.

Benny, a Native Floridian and third generation of Pompano Beach, FL, was born on June 21, 1936 at Holy Cross Hospital into the Fisher/Lyons family, one of the pioneers of Pompano Beach. He graduated as a “Bean Picker” from Pompano Beach High School and continued his education at the University of Miami, where he was conferred a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in 1961. Subsequently, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate for his benevolence with so many humanitarian causes.

Benny was ordained as a Southern Baptist pastor and began his ministry in Loxahatchee, FL. He pastored several churches over the course of 17 years. As the associate pastor for the First Baptist Church of West Palm Beach, Benny was one of the founders of Palm Beach Atlantic University in 1968.

Vocationally, Benny was a member of the 1972 graduating class at Reisch Auction College and a graduate of the Certified Auctioneers Institute in 1981. He turned his father’s real estate company into one of the most renowned auction firms in the country.

Benny served as Board Member, Vice-President, and President of the Florida Auctioneers Association; Director of the National Auctioneers Association; and was a member of The Hundred Club of Broward County since 1988. In 1995, Benny was presented with the Lewis C. Dell Award by his fellow members of the Florida Auctioneers Association. However, the culmination of his career came in 2004 where he was inducted into the National Auctioneers Hall of Fame by 7,000 of his colleagues and peers.

Benny’s other accolades include Florida State Bid Calling Champion twice (1980 and 1985); World Champion of Champions (2000); and the first-ever Businessman of the Year Award from the Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce in 1990.

Benny was known for his impeccable fashion sense - he was never seen without his quintessential suit and tie and hat. His charismatic personality led him to never meet a stranger, and he always took the opportunity to share the word of the Lord. In his most recent years, Benny enjoyed writing and delivering speeches, mentoring, socializing and reminiscing with friends and family.

Benny is preceded by his father and mother, Louis B. Fisher, Sr. and Inez Lyons Fisher; his brother, H.L. Fisher; and his loving wife of 58 years, Barbara Blue Fisher. He is survived by his aunt, Barbara Lyons Platts; his sisters, Marilyn Virginia Wolf and Mary Francis Whidden; his nephew, Ben Whidden (Meggan); his sons, Louis B. Fisher III (Mitzi) and Lamar Paul Fisher, Sr. (Suzan); his grandchildren, Louis B. Fisher IV “B.J.”, Patricia Fisher McGrath (Tom), and Lamar “Paul” Fisher, Jr. (Molly); and his great-granddaughter, Madison Sue McGrath.

The viewing will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Pompano Beach, 138 NE 1st St, Pompano Beach, FL 33060.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, May 20, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Pompano Beach, 138 NE 1st Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the National Auctioneers Association Foundation, 8880 Ballantine St, Overland Park, KS 66214 or First Baptist Church of Pompano Beach, 138 NE 1st Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060.

A special thank you to all of the staff at John Knox Village (the Woodlands) for their loving care.