Jerry Lee Sisk

Jerry Lee Sisk, 82, of Madisonville, KY passed away, Friday, January 6, 2017 at Baptist Health Hospital in Madisonville.
He was born November 26, 1934 in Hopkins County, KY to the late Chester Lee Sisk and Othela Ferguson. He was also preceded in death by two son-in-laws, Jeff Farris and Tony McKnight.
Jerry worked for 21 years in the mines and was a member of Dunn Baptist Church. He was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He also worked for Austin Powder Company. He was a standout basketball player at Charleston High School. He enjoyed U.K. basketball, the Cincinnati Reds, and small engine repairs.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Brenda Rainwater Sisk; four daughters, Cindy Farris, Teresa (John) Woods, Tammy McKnight, and Tonya (David) Rickard, all of Madisonville; one son, Lee (Karen) Sisk of Jessamine County, KY; one sister, Martha (Terry) Nelson of Rabbit Ridge, KY; eight grandchildren, Josh (Kara) Garrett, John Allan (Sarah) Woods, Tracy (Cody) McDowell, Rachel Rickard, Austin McKnight, Evelyn Sisk, Henry Sisk, and Solomon Sisk; and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, January 8, 2016 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Bro. Wayne Lamb and Lee Sisk officiating. Burial will follow at Grapevine Cemetery in Madisonville.
Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Saturday and after 11:00 A.M until the service time Sunday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Josh Garrett, John Allan Woods, Cody McDowell, John Woods, David Rickard, and Barry Nelson. Honorary pallbearers will be Eric Nelson and Austin McKnight.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be made available at the funeral home.