Henry Deward “Dee” Sisson
Obituaries
 By  Staff Reports Published 
1:57 pm Saturday, October 19, 2019

Henry Deward “Dee” Sisson

Henry Deward “Dee” Sisson, age 79, of Braselton, Ga., and formerly Sebastian, Fla., on Oct. 19 peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family.

He was the son of the late Otto Sisson and Etta Schaut of Russellville. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Myra Lancaster Sisson; three children, Mark Sisson, Philip Sisson and Angela S. Zavadil; two granddaughters, Emily and Libby Zavadil; brother Gene Sisson; and sister Jan Moore.

A retired pharmacist of 56 years and a proud graduate of Auburn University ’60, Dee was a devoted husband, dad and Christian, and he is now home with his loving Father. 

Please send condolences to 2445 Fisk Fall Drive, Braselton, GA 30517.  Arrangements were by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Highway 53, Hoschton, GA 30548, www.lawsonfuneralhome.org, 706-654-0966.

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