Malcolm Ray Sistrunk, best known to family and friends as Mack, passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2026, at the age of 95, surrounded by his loving family. He was a deeply devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose love and guidance will be forever cherished.
Mack was born on April 5, 1931, in Sebastopol, Mississippi. Later he made his home in Jackson, Mississippi for many years. He was a member of Briarwood Drive Baptist Church and later in life First Baptist Church of Madison.
Mack served his country proudly as a sergeant of the United States Army. He was a devoted member of the Jackson Fire Department, where he served the citizens of the city of Jackson for over 30 years and retired as Captain of stations 17 and 19. In his spare time he enjoyed spending time outdoors and fishing with his grandsons.
He was preceded in death by his parents Luther and Lucinda Sistrunk; wife of fifty years, Merle Bradford Sistrunk; sisters, Waudine Gilmer and Bonnie Arinder; brother Gwin Sistrunk.
He leaves behind a loving family who will continue to cherish his memory. He is survived by his daughter, Pam Sistrunk from Jackson; sons, Gary Sistrunk (Robin) of Ridgeland and Mike Sistrunk (Robin) of Pelahatchie. Four grandchildren, Rachel Varner (Joey) of Brandon; Russell Sistrunk (Megan) of Brandon; Clancey Bridges (Preston) of Brandon and Hayden Sistrunk (Kathleen) of Brandon. Six great-grandchildren, Sophie Mack, Ty, and Easton Sistrunk; Hailey Jo and Haven Varner, and Sabie Grace Sistrunk; sister, Mary Whitt of Sebastopol and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:45 p.m. at Parkway Funeral Home – Ridgeland,1161 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157. The funeral service will follow at 4:00 p.m. at Parkway Funeral Home – Ridgeland. Interment will take place at Parkway Cemetery – Ridgeland, Mississippi.
Memorials may be made to his home church, Rocky Hill Church of God – 10680 Road 101, Union, Mississippi, 39365 or First Baptist Church of Madison – 2100 Main Street, Madison, Mississippi 39110.
