GROVER ROOSEVELT SISK, age 84, of Winchester, Tenn. departed this life on Monday, August 27, 2012, at Golden Living Center, in Winchester following an extended illness.
Mr. Sisk was born on Keith Springs Mountain to the late John Henry and Sallie Ann Stubblefield.
He was employed for many years as a laborer at a steel mill warehouse for Raco Steel in Chicago Heights, IL. After moving back to Tennessee he worked on small engines. He loved dogs and owned several during his lifetime.
Mr. Sisk was preceded in death by his son, Carl Sisk, brothers; Vernon Sisk, Delbert Sisk and John Henry Sisk, Jr.
He is survived by sons: George Sisk, Elgin Sisk of Ga. and Robert Sisk of Winchester, brothers; Earl Sisk of Il., Burl Sisk of Belvidere, Floyd Sisk and Lester Sisk both of Winchester, A.J. Sisk of Ga., and Clyde Sisk of Belvidere, sisters; Clarisy Holman of Elijay, Ga. and Linda Sisk of Belvidere.
Visitation for Mr. Sisk is scheduled for 4:00-8:00 P.M. Wednesday Evening in the chapel of Grant Funeral Services.
Services are scheduled for 2:00 P.M. Thursday at Grant Funeral Services with Pastor Harold Steele officiating.
Interment will follow in the Keith Springs Cemetery.
Grant Funeral Servives in charge of arranngements.