Born June 6, 1933, in Woodbridge, he was the son of the late Harvey James Sisson and Ruth Donato Sisson. David proudly served his country in the US Navy. He began his working career as a Ford Mechanic and technician. In 1973 he and Betty moved to Lynchburg and joined Thomas Road Baptist Church and went into full time Christian ministry. He pastored in a number of churches and in 1997 retired to Lynchburg where he continued to serve Thomas Road in various capacities. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Linda S. Scott of Lynchburg, Donna S. Coker and husband Frank of Madison Heights and Patty S. White of Lynchburg; one son, David S. Sisson, Jr. and wife Vickie of Winston Salem, NC; one sister, Lauretta Amentler of Williston, NC; four grandchildren, Stephanie Scott Parker and husband Derek, Brandon Scott and wife Julie, Timothy White and wife Randi and Jonathan White and 15 great grandchildren.
A service celebrating his life will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 19, 2019 at Thomas Road Baptist Church, Pate Chapel with Pastor Jonathan Falwell officiating. Entombment will follow in the Virginia Memorial Park Mausoleum.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, August, 18, 2019 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Thomas Road Baptist Church, 1 Mountain View Dr., Lynchburg, VA 24502.
