Mr. Harley Sisson Sr., age 83 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at his home. Mr. Sisson was born on December 18, 1932 in Laneburg, Arkansas, to the late Wilbur and Hattie Hunter Sisson.
He was a resident of Hope, Arkansas and was known by those far and wide. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a retired Real Estate Broker. In 1966, he started Sisson Real Estate all on his own and has passed down the business to his daughter, Cindy, and grandsons, Daniel and Adam. Mr. Sisson was a member of the Hope Church of Christ and he was a longtime preacher of the Gospel. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, coaching, gardening, and playing with his beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mr. Sisson is preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Hattie Sisson; one brother, Harold Sisson; and his grandson, Dusty Allen Sisson.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Martha Harris Sisson of Hope; two sons, Harley Sisson and his wife, Judy, of Russellville, and David Sisson and his wife, Amy, of Magnolia; one daughter, Cindy Ford and her husband, Victor, of Hope; two brothers, Charles Sisson and Gerald Sisson and his wife, Sarah, all of Hope; grandchildren, Daniel and Kyla Hamilton, Adam and Courtney Hamilton, Karabeth and Eric Burnett, Rachel and Shaun Hatch, Emily and Kelly Davis, Natalie and Wes Wood, Melanie Sisson and Kyle Crumpler, Lauren and Caleb Powers, and Lainey and Cody Sims; seven greatgrandchildren, Logan Cox, Kennedy Hamilton, Karson Hamilton, Gage Burnett, Colton Wood, Gunner Davis, and Leland Sims; a host of nieces and nephews; other family members; and friends.
The Sisson Family ask that in lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Hope Church of Christ 1815 Hwy. 73 Hope, AR 71801.
Visitation is 5:00-7:00 pm Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home.
Funeral Service is 10:00 am Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Hope Church of Christ with Bro. Freddie Shows and Bro. Roger Cox officiating. Burial to follow at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Rosston, Arkansas.
Arrangements by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.
