Jerry Lincoln Sisson, Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Patriarch of his family, died Saturday July 11 at age 84 at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. He has resided for the past 18 months in the Greater Houston Texas Area.
Jerry was born May 22, 1936 in Greenville Michigan to Grace and Ed Sisson. He attended High school and Montcalm Community College and raised his family in West Michigan. He was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Greenville.
Jerry spent 3 years as a U.S. Marine Corporal. He retired after 32 years from Consumers Energy. Jerry and Valerie spent most of their retirement years in Palm Harbor Florida where Jerry was an usher at Bayside Community Church in Safety Harbor Florida. Jerry spent his life serving his family and others. His stories and humor left all who met him as friends.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 63 years Valerie Gormsen Sisson, His sons Jerry Sisson II and spouse Deena of San Antonio Tx, Jeffrey Lyn Sisson and spouse Jaclyn of Muir Mi, Gregory Scott Sisson and spouse Amy of Houston Tx, Daughters Tari Jean Wellman and spouse John of Hockley Tx, Laurie Ann Dolan and spouse Lenny of Greenville Mi, and Sheri Lynn Cairns and spouse Richard Jr. of Stanton Mi. Also survived by his sister Lynne Pollock and spouse Ray of Lakeview Mi, Carl Sisson of Belding Mi, as well as 25 Grand Children, and 26 Great Grand Children. What a legacy!
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brooksidechampions.com for the Sisson family.
