Richard Sisson

Richard Kinzle Sisson, 75, passed away Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, at McMinn Memorial Nursing Home. A native of McMinn County and son of the late Jess and Vesta Sisson. He retired from CSX Railroad and a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jesse James Sisson and Thomas Lamar Sisson; sisters, Elsie Strickland and Linda Ervin. Survivors include his wife, Bernice Sisson, of Etowah, Tenn.; daughters, Tiffany Sisson, of Athens, Tenn., and Dawn Williams, of Tellico Plains, Tenn.; two sons, Jess Sisson, of Etowah, Tenn., and Jamie Sisson, of Tellico Plains, Tenn.; brother, Troy Sisson, of Athens, Tenn.; sister Creeda Harris, of Fort Oglethorpe; grandchildren, Faith Sisson, William Sisson, Amanda Smith, Shelby Sisson and Sully Sisson; two great-grandchildren, Colton and Cooper Smith. Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, at Green Hill Cemetery with Mark Hensley officiating. No formal visitation will be held. If you are unable to attend, you may sign the guest registry at www.bordwinefuneralhome.com. Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah in charge of arrangements.