Philip Fishel, Jr.

It is with immense sadness and even greater respect that we mark the passing of Phil Fishel Jr. on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

Phil was an amazing man of God that set an extraordinary example for all who knew him. He was a pillar of unconditional love, unwavering faith, and unyielding strength who enriched the lives of all who knew him.

Phil graduated from Griffith High School in 1960 where he was a member of the marching band. He then attended North Carolina State University, playing baritone in the NCSU Power Sound of the South marching band. He graduated in 1966 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. As a NC State alumnus, Phil proudly supported “The Wolfpack” by watching them play during both football and basketball seasons.

On February 6th, 1965 he married the love of his life, Brenda, in Granite Quarry, NC. Together they established Windmill Acres Farm, raising efficient and productive Polled Hereford cattle. Later, their children and grandchildren would show cattle under the Windmill Acres name at many local, regional, and national shows around the country.

After graduating, he moved back to Forsyth County and began what would become a lifetime of community involvement and leadership. He was a 4-H Leader, a Little League Baseball Coach, and he was always available to share his experiences and offer guidance to the youth. Phil retired from a 31 year career at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. as a Plant Engineer and continued raising Polled Hereford Cattle and collecting and restoring International Harvester tractors and equipment. He was a charter member of the International Harvester Collectors Club NC Chapter 42 and a 50 year member of the North Carolina Hereford Association. In 2021 he was Inducted in NC Livestock Hall of Fame and awarded the Golden Breeder Award by the American Hereford Association.

His grandchildren were the light of his life. He enjoyed attending all events that they participated in from softball games, dance recitals, cattle shows, etc. Phil was always a supportive father and grandfather, and often bragged to friends and neighbors about the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. His family was his pride and joy, and he will always be remembered as a family man and a man of God who loved truly and completely.

Phil was preceded in death by parents, Philip and Mary Fishel; and granddaughter, Olivia Fishel. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Brenda Phillips Fishel; daughter, Andie Carpenter (Wes) of Winston-Salem; son, Neil Fishel (Karen) of Kernersville; granddaughters, Clara (Joshua) of Wallburg, and Melanie of Barnardsville; grandson, Wesley of Kernersville; great-granddaughter, Elizabeth of Wallburg; sister, Marilyn Fishel of Richmond, VA; and lifelong friend, Bill Sides of Clemmons.

A floating Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Windmill Acres Farm, 1522 Jasper Lane, Winston-Salem, followed by a graveside service at 5:30 PM at Advent Moravian Church Graveyard, 1514 W Clemmonsville Rd, Winston-Salem, with Rev. Dr. Tim Sapp officiating.

Memorials may be sent to Sunnyside Ministries 319 Haled St, Winston-Salem, NC 27127 or Advent Moravian Church 1514 W Clemmonsville Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27127.

Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com