Herschel Wayne Sisk

1944 - 2018

SISK, Herschel Wayne, age 73 of Winchester, passed away suddenly and peacefully at home on Sunday morning, Jan. 21, 2018. A native of Franklin County, Wayne was born in Winchester on May 12, 1944, to the late Joe and Helen Sisk. Wayne graduated from Franklin County High School with the Class of 1962, and attended Middle Tennessee State College in Murfreesboro. He and Patsy married on Nov. 1, 1963, and Wayne joined his father in the dry cleaning business. After his father's passing in June 1965, Wayne became the heart and soul of Sisk Cleaners. He often referred to Winchester as "the garden spot of the world," and cherished his relationships with so many interesting folks he met over the years. Wayne was "at home" when at the cleaners talking one-on-one with his customers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, JoAnn Dotson (Sammy) and brother, Bruce Sisk (Linda). Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Patsy Jones Sisk; sons, Steve Sisk (Gwin) and Joey Sisk; daughter, Lori Sisk; grandchildren, Ashton (Adam) Barnett, Dylan Sisk and Andy (Kennerly) Norton; and great-grandchild, Wyatt Norton. Visitation with the family was held on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, from 5 to 7 p.m. and will also be held on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, from noon to 1 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in Winchester. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at 1 p.m. in the Moore-Cortner Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dr. Michael Clark officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations may be made to the Winchester Cumberland Presbyterian Church Backpack Program or to the local chapter of The Salvation Army. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 1st Ave. N.W., Winchester, TN 37398 in charge of local arrangements, 967-2222. Send on-line condolences to www.moorecortner.com