John Rollin Hiser

John Rollin Hiser obituary

John Rollin Hiser

John Hiser Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Atkinson Funeral Home - Harrisonville on Oct. 21, 2025.

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John Rollin Hiser passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Per his wishes, no services are scheduled.

John was born on April 30, 1943, in Gassville, AR, to Wilburn and Magnolia (Davenport) Hiser. He grew up in Archie, MO, and graduated from Archie High School in 1961. John was a decorated veteran of the United States Army, where he served as an Infantry Sergeant in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969.

John was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Don Hiser. He is survived by his daughter, Connie Hallen, and her husband, Jeff; his oldest son, Brett, and daughter-in-law, Shannon; and his youngest son, Scott, and daughter-in-law, Rachelle. John will be missed by his five grandchildren: Jake, Emily, Jack, Ethan, and Sydney; as well as, his great-grandson, Jackson. John is survived by two sisters: Elaine Hatter of Harrisonville, MO; and Aneva Hiser of Kansas City, MO; and his sister-in-law, Josie Hiser.

Honorary pallbearers include: Meryl Bohannon, John Goethe, Vince Mazuch, Harvey Oberweather, Gary Paul, Mike Rumley, CE Sliffe, Steve Schindler, and Larry Varner.

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Tracie Knight

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So very sorry to hear of John's passing. He was such a great friend to my father, CE Sliffe. I know they are back together again being ornery buddies. My condolences to John's family.
Tracie Knight

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