James Sisk

(Nov. 4, 2012)

James "Jim" Sisk of Athens, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, Nov. 4. He was a member of Cedar Fork Baptist Church. He passed away from complications due to diabetes. He was an avid music fan, a self-proclaimed and self-taught computer expert and loved hot and spicy foods. He and his brother Rich were best friends and shared countless adventures. He loved road trips and exploring. He was passionate about everything he did and loved to be around family and friends.

He was 49.

Preceded in death by: grandparents, Austin and Allie Howard.

Survivors include: mother and stepfather-Carolyn and Ray Turbyfill of Athens;

Father and stepmother-J.B. and Ann Sisk of North Carolina;

Brother and sister-in-law-Rich and Brenda Sisk of Charleston, S.C.;

Stepsisters-Tina and husband, Ed Brown of Spring City; Tonya and husband, Matt Delashmit of Englewood; Carrie Shavers of Athens;

Nephews and nieces-Aaron and Nick Sisk, Chelsie and Cade Delashmit, Morgan and Eli Shavers and Michael Caylor;

Aunts-Barbara and husband, Jerry Berwanger, Vivian and husband, Tim Kittle;

Several cousins and many friends.

The family will receive friends from noon-2 p.m., at Cedar Fork Baptist Church, Thursday, Nov. 8. Funeral services will follow. Interment will follow in Cedar Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater, in charge of arrangements.