Graveside funeral service for Mr. Tommy Sisk, age 69, of Fayetteville, TN will be conducted at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Higgins Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens with Bro. Tim Rice officiating. Visitation with the family will be held at 10 AM until 12 PM on Wednesday at Higgins Funeral Home.
Tommy was born on February 24, 1950 in Lincoln County, TN to the late Earl and Nannie Sue Sisk. Tommy began working for Higgins Funeral Home for the late Philip Higgins in 1971 until present day for Charles and Clay Higgins. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, gardening, woodworking, and art. Tommy was a member of Liberty Church of Christ. He loved taking care of his wife, Becky, son, Whitney, and grandsons, Eric, Jason and Coleman. Tommy passed away on May 13, 2019 at his residence.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, love of his life, and only woman who could take care of him, Becky Walker Sisk; son, Whitney (Amanda) Sisk of Fayetteville, TN; grandsons, Eric, Jason, and Coleman; and sister, Patsy (Billy) Gray; numerous nieces and nephews; and extended family at Higgins Funeral Home. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jason Sisk; two sisters, Jean Brooks and Louise Pitts Casey; and two brothers, Allen Sisk and Robbie Lee Sisk.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, 3322 West End Avenue, Suite 900, Nashville, Tennessee 37203. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Tommy Sisk.
52 Comments To "Tommy Sisk"
#1 Comment By Jimmy & Dana Sartain On May 13, 2019 @ 6:06 pm
So sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. He was such a fun person always cracking jokes. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.
#2 Comment By Gay Parsley On May 13, 2019 @ 6:06 pm
Becky & Whitney, I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for God’s comfort to all during this difficult time. I have so many cherished memories of Tommy, he was always full of life and a joy to be around. God Bless all.
#3 Comment By Kerry Bain and Heather Stocstill On May 13, 2019 @ 6:10 pm
So sorry to hear the news of Mr. Tommy’s passing. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers and we are here if you need us. Love you all
#4 Comment By Karen Crocker On May 13, 2019 @ 6:30 pm
Sorry to hear of Mr Tommys passing. He has an amazing soul and will be truly missed.
#5 Comment By Christy Bates On May 13, 2019 @ 6:34 pm
So sorry to hear this. The Sisk family were a big part of my child hood at Molino Church of Christ where Mr. Tommy would lead singing many Sundays. God Bless the family. I know he will be missed.
#6 Comment By Wanda Shelton On May 13, 2019 @ 6:36 pm
Thinking of this family and sending my prayers. No one was kinder to me when I needed a kind word than Tommy Sisk.
#7 Comment By Rachel Sharp On May 13, 2019 @ 8:15 pm
My Thoughts & Prayers for the Family ..Tommy was a wonderful customer and friend to me over the years …I am gonna miss him terribly..
#8 Comment By Melody Layne On May 15, 2019 @ 8:09 pm
I’m so sorry to hear about Tommy! He was always so crazy and was a joy to be around. My prayers are with you, Becky!
Melody Layne
#9 Comment By Freda Kinser Blair On May 13, 2019 @ 6:46 pm
So sorry for the loss of Tommy! Prayers for all!
#10 Comment By Debbie Logan On May 14, 2019 @ 12:37 am
With deepest sympathy…..Mr Tommy always had a smile on his face. The neighborhood will surely miss him. Prayers of comfort for the family.
#11 Comment By Peggy Towry On May 13, 2019 @ 6:49 pm
So sorry to learn this. Thought the world of Tommy. He will certainly be missed.
#12 Comment By Jimmy and Janice Towry On May 13, 2019 @ 6:57 pm
We are so to hear of Tommy’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. It was a blessing to have known Tommy.
#13 Comment By Gary & Brenda Badenhop On May 13, 2019 @ 7:02 pm
Becky and family, we are so sorry to hear this sadness. Tommy was a special person to everyone. God comforts to you.
#14 Comment By Dolores Chapman Lewis On May 13, 2019 @ 7:14 pm
So sorry to hear about Tommy. One of the nicest guys I ever knew. He will be greatly missed.
#15 Comment By margie henderson On May 13, 2019 @ 7:24 pm
I will always remember Tommy having a funny answer for everything. Passed way too soon from this life. Tommy will sure be missed!
#16 Comment By Nanette Taylor On May 13, 2019 @ 7:38 pm
Sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. He was always such a nice man. My prayers are with his family.
#17 Comment By Jimmy and Diane Buchanan On May 13, 2019 @ 7:42 pm
So sorry to hear of your loss. Tommy was loved by all. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
#18 Comment By Robin Shelton On May 13, 2019 @ 7:44 pm
This hurts my heart so bad. I loved Tommy and enjoyed being around him. I know he worshiped this family and I’ll be thinking of you all.
#19 Comment By Connie Quick On May 13, 2019 @ 8:38 pm
Terry & I are so saddened by the loss of Tommy. We have always enjoyed seeing him. Our hearts go out to Becky, Whitney & the grandchildren. God bless.
#20 Comment By Janet Kinder Gray On May 13, 2019 @ 8:44 pm
So sorry to hear about your loss. Tommy was such a great man. He was always there with a kind words during the loss of my loved ones.
#21 Comment By Debby Kinser On May 13, 2019 @ 8:55 pm
I am so sorry to hear about Tommy. Such a nice guy.
#22 Comment By Sharon (Beene) Holman On May 13, 2019 @ 8:57 pm
Mr. Tommy was a great family friend. He helped us so much when my Dad died and then looked after my mom afterwards. He was always a smiling face to greet my family when we visited Liberty Church of Christ. He will be missed by our family. Or hearts are broken.
#23 Comment By Billy & Regina Locker On May 13, 2019 @ 8:58 pm
So sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing! Sending thoughts & prayers to his family!
#24 Comment By Darlene Blaser On May 13, 2019 @ 9:05 pm
Sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Tommy. Prayers for you all.
#25 Comment By Norma and Tommy Wright On May 13, 2019 @ 9:05 pm
Keeping you and family in our thoughts and prayers.
#26 Comment By Harold and Hazel Meeks On May 13, 2019 @ 9:16 pm
Sorry to hear about Tommy’s passing
#27 Comment By Katie Womack On May 13, 2019 @ 9:23 pm
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God put His loving arms around you during this very difficult time
#28 Comment By Gerald and Wanda Brown Scott On May 13, 2019 @ 9:23 pm
God Bless the Family with Comfort and Peace in the Days to Come!! Tommy was a GREAT Man with a Kind Personality!!
#29 Comment By Joy Campbell On May 13, 2019 @ 9:30 pm
Becky im so sorry to hear about Tommy’s. I will be praying for you and your family.
#30 Comment By Janet and Bob Lindsay On May 13, 2019 @ 9:33 pm
Becky, We are so sorry to hear of Tommy’s death! He was a very special person. Higgins Funeral Home will never be the same without Tommy. You and your family have our love and prayers.
#31 Comment By Gloria Hinkle Baker On May 13, 2019 @ 9:35 pm
I went to school with Tommy and he seen him at work. He was such a fun guy. Sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers for his family.
#32 Comment By Pat Dillon On May 13, 2019 @ 9:44 pm
This was sad news. I am so sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. You are in my prayers at this difficult time. I have fond memories of Tommy and his forever joy. Whitney dad (John Edwards) had good memories of taking you coon hunting. Love to all.
#33 Comment By Tony and Jean Demonbreun On May 13, 2019 @ 9:53 pm
Only the Lord knows how many individuals Tommy assisted while working at Higgins to help them deal with the loss of a family member.
#34 Comment By Billy & Cindy Langford On May 14, 2019 @ 12:13 am
Becky, you have just gone through your mother’s home-going and now Tommy-i know you are exhausted-praying for God’s comfort at this time-billy loved to pick at him and we will miss him at Higgins
#35 Comment By Cindy Harwell On May 14, 2019 @ 12:40 am
So so sorry to hear about Tommy. Some of my fondest memories of Tommy are at the funeral home. Whenever I was called to come and do hair Tommy would at times sit and talk with me while I worked. He was so funny! Rest In Peace Tommy!
#36 Comment By Patsy Rogers On May 14, 2019 @ 1:44 am
Becky & Whitney, I am so sad to hear about Tommy’s death. He was a very pleasant person , always so helpful at the funeral home. You all are in my prayers
#37 Comment By Mike and Jeanie Hyde On May 14, 2019 @ 3:54 am
Becky and family, we are so sorry to hear about Tommy. He was a wonderful person that will truly be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sadness!
#38 Comment By Rhonda Honey Wilbanks On May 14, 2019 @ 4:38 am
Becky and family so sorry for the loss of Tommy. I have always thought the world of him. Tommy has been a part of many life’s over the years he’s maded a lot of family lowest time in there life more bearable. I will miss his smile and how kind hearted he was.
#39 Comment By Rhonda Honey Wilbanks On May 14, 2019 @ 4:44 am
Becky and family so sorry for the loss of Tommy. I have always thought the world of him. Tommy has been a part of many life’s over the years he’s maded a lot of family lowest time in there life more bearable. I will miss his smile and how kind hearted he was. He will have many to meet him in the sky. May knowing what a day that will be when his Jesus he will see….
#40 Comment By Kim Halcomb Cowart On May 14, 2019 @ 3:06 pm
Ms Becky and Whitney, I am sorry to hear of Mr Tommy’s passing. He was just a ball of laughter. He always had a hug for me. May God provide you comfort and peace during this sad time.
#41 Comment By Ken Landers LCHS Class of 1969 On May 14, 2019 @ 4:08 pm
I will always remember Tommy Sisk for his sense of humor and leadership. He was a fierce competitor on the football field as our senior year co-captain. I still remember the game when Tommy broke the face guard on his helmet in a smack-down tackle. Most appropriately, Tommy was selected as an “All Mid- State Honorable Mention”.
Off the field, Tommy was a true gentleman and friend. He never met a stranger; always made people smile with his sense of humor; and treated everyone with dignity and respect.
Tommy made the world a better place through his faith and love for his family.
My thoughts and prayers are with Becky and the entire Sisk family.
Farewell to #72 !
#42 Comment By Lenace Hyde Vaughn On May 14, 2019 @ 4:32 pm
Becky Sue!
I am so sad to hear of your loss of Mr. Tommy. I have been praying for your strength during all of your time for caring for him and your Mom. I know he will be missed by you, Whitney and the little boys. Praying for your strength at this time. Keep all of your memories close to your heart. Love you and miss you bunches!
Lenace
#43 Comment By Camille (Groce) Allar On May 14, 2019 @ 5:06 pm
Mrs. Becky & Whitney, I am so very sorry to hear this news. I will never forget our time at Molino. Those memories will stay with me forever. Tommy was one of a kind, and I know he will be truly missed. He was so uplifting when my sister passed away and went above and beyond. He will forever hold a special place in my heart. My God comfort you and be with you in the coming days. Always hold on to the good memories and the hope of getting to reunite with him one day. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers
#44 Comment By Joan Ables On May 14, 2019 @ 6:38 pm
Becky and family,
There aren’t enough words to express my sadness to hear of Tommy’s passing. He was a blessing to sooo many people in their time of need. He will be greatly missed.
Please know that my love and prayers are being sent to comfort you.
All my love.
#45 Comment By Judith Holt On May 14, 2019 @ 7:06 pm
Sorry for your loss praying for the family Lord give them strength in your Name
#46 Comment By Mike and Denise Towry On May 14, 2019 @ 7:53 pm
Becky and Whitney,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Tommy. Braden always loved coming to yalls house and being around Tommy. I know he will be greatly missed. Prayers for the family.
#47 Comment By Susan Mayfield On May 14, 2019 @ 7:55 pm
I’m so sad to hear about Tommy. What a wonderful person!!! I had my tonsils taken out on my 5th birthday, and Tommy brought me ice cream in the hospital. I never forgot it!!!! He always had a smile and hug for me. I know he is flying high now!!
#48 Comment By Steven Shelton On May 14, 2019 @ 8:20 pm
Known him since I was a kid. He was a fine man.
RIP!
#49 Comment By Anthony & Kay Honey On May 15, 2019 @ 1:55 pm
Dear Becky & Whitney, we are so sorry for your loss. Tommy was a wonderful person. You are in our thoughts and prayers. In Christian Love, Anthony and Kay Honey
#50 Comment By Cathy Thompson Santoyo On May 15, 2019 @ 8:55 pm
So sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing.
He was a good person and friend. I know he will be missed.
With sympathy,
#51 Comment By Gary Thompson On May 15, 2019 @ 9:24 pm
Becky and Whitney, We are so sorry at the passing of Tommy! He was a special friend and servant and especially when dealing with a death of a loved one! He will be remembered by so many as one who always was there to help and to cheer up with his wonderful humor! You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Gary & Jo Ann Thompson
#52 Comment By Delane Grissom On May 19, 2019 @ 3:03 am
So sorry to see the passing of Tommy . I worked at Rachel’s many years and he was such a cut up .