Jack Ernest Harnsberger1,2,3

M, b. August 3, 1919, d. April 30, 1996
     Jack Ernest Harnsberger was buried at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, 200 East Padonia Road, Timonium, Baltimore Co., Maryland.3 His Social Security Number was 226-07-3515.4 He was born on August 3, 1919 at Danville, Virginia.4,1,2 He married Elizabeth Ann Ball, daughter of Luther Henry Ball and Julia Ann Hoback, circa 1941.5,6,7 Jack Ernest Harnsberger died on April 30, 1996 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 76.4,5 He Jack E. Harnsberger, 76, Sears appliance salesman Jack E. Harnsberger, a retired Sears Roebuck & Co. appliance salesman, died April 30 of bladder cancer. He was 76. Mr. Harnsberger, a native of Charlottesville, Va., began his career at Sears at the North Avenue store in 1948. When that store closed in September 1981, he was transferred to Sears' White Marsh store. He retired in 1984. The longtime Loch Raven resident liked to sell refrigerators best, said the former Elizabeth Ball, his wife of 55 years. "He seemed to enjoy everything about it," she said. A World War II Navy veteran, Mr. Harnsberger was stationed aboard the U.S.S. Vulcan -- one of the first ships to arrive at Hiroshima after Japan was bombed. In 1946, he was honorably discharged and he and his wife moved to Baltimore. He was a member of the Pythagoras Lodge 123 in Baltimore and enjoyed baseball, crossword puzzles and sharing stories with five grandchildren. Services were held May 4 at the chapel at the Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Larry H. Harnsberger of Timonium; a daughter, Leslie McClurken of Hedgeville, W.Va; a brother, William Harnsberger of Stuart, Va; and 5 grandchildren. on May 12, 1996.5

Family

Elizabeth Ann Ball b. October 16, 1920, d. November 30, 2002
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Ann Ball, daughter of Luther Henry Ball and Julia Ann Hoback, circa 1941.5,6,7 
Children
  • Larry H. Harnsberger5,6
  • Leslie A. Harnsberger5

Citations

  1. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  2. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  3. [S3313] Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, Baltimore Co., MD, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1598] Sun, The, From the Jack E. Harnsberger obituary in the May 12, 1996 edition.
  6. [S1598] Sun, The, From the Elizabeth Ann Harnsberger obituary in the Dec 2, 2002 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Luther Henry Ball obituary in the Apr 27, 1979 edition.

Emma Bandy1,2

F, b. October 18, 1911, d. January 4, 2000
     Her Social Security Number was 231-64-6114.3 Emma Bandy was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Her married name was Sisson.1 Her married name was Allen.2 She married Lynn Sherwood Sisson, son of George Leonard Sisson and Audrey Mae/May Hoback.1,2 Emma Bandy married John C. Allen.2 Emma Bandy was born on October 18, 1911.1,3 She died on January 4, 2000 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 88.1,2,3 She ALLEN, Emma Bandy Sisson, 88, of Christiansburg, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2000. She was a lifetime member of Alleghany & Crockett Springs United Methodist Church. She was also a member of Faith Rebecca Lodge. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Lynn S. Sisson and John C. Allen. Surviving are sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Connie Sisson, Shawsville, James L. and Mary Sisson, Christiansburg; a sister, Frances King, Check; granddaughters, Alecia Smith, Christiansburg, Barbara Chandler, Shawsville; great-grandchildren, Joseph and Philip Chandler, Shawsville, Jimmy and Laura Smith, Christiansburg. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Thursday, January 6, 2000 at Lotz Salem Chapel with Pastor Don Baldwin and Pastor Max Nichols officiating. Entombment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on January 5, 2000.2

Family 1

John C. Allen
Marriage*She married John C. Allen.2 

Family 2

Lynn Sherwood Sisson b. July 24, 1914, d. August 17, 1963
Marriage*Emma Bandy married Lynn Sherwood Sisson, son of George Leonard Sisson and Audrey Mae/May Hoback.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2211] Mary Conner Williams, "Descendants of George Willie Sisson."
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Bandy Sisson Allen obituary in the Jan 5, 2000 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lynn S. Sisson obituary in an unknown edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gerald Trent Sisson obituary in the Oct 27, 2016 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Lynwood Sisson obituary in the Mar 28, 2019 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

James Lynnwood "Jimmy" Sisson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 8, 1935, d. March 26, 2019
FatherLynn Sherwood Sisson1,2,6,3,5 b. July 24, 1914, d. August 17, 1963
MotherEmma Bandy1,2,6,3,5 b. October 18, 1911, d. January 4, 2000
     James Lynnwood "Jimmy" Sisson was born on November 8, 1935 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,3,4 He married Mary Eunice Tickle on January 11, 1958 at Radford, Virginia.7,5 James Lynnwood "Jimmy" Sisson died on March 26, 2019 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.3 He James Lynwood (Jimmy) Sisson, 83, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away at CNRVMC on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, after a long illness. Jimmy was born on November 8, 1935, to the late Lynn and Emma Sisson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Sisson. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Mary T. Sisson; daughters, Barbara Chandler (Ray), Alecia Smith (Jeff); grandchildren, Joseph and Philip Chandler, James B. Smith (Becky), Dr. Laura Smith; great-granddaughter, Rena Chandler; a special niece, Teresa Smith; and cousin, Scott Sisson. Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Horne Funeral Service, with Memorial Service to follow in the Chapel. on March 28, 2019.3

Family

Mary Eunice Tickle
Marriage*He married Mary Eunice Tickle on January 11, 1958 at Radford, Virginia.7,5 
Children
  • Barbara Lynn Sisson7,3,5
  • Cynthia Alecia Sisson7,3,5

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lynn S. Sisson obituary in an unknown edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Bandy Sisson Allen obituary in the Jan 5, 2000 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Lynwood Sisson obituary in the Mar 28, 2019 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gerald Trent Sisson obituary in the Oct 27, 2016 edition.
  7. [S2211] Mary Conner Williams, "Descendants of George Willie Sisson."

Gerald Trent "Jerry" Sisson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. December 22, 1947, d. October 25, 2016
FatherLynn Sherwood Sisson1,2,3,5,6 b. July 24, 1914, d. August 17, 1963
MotherEmma Bandy1,2,3,5,6 b. October 18, 1911, d. January 4, 2000
     Gerald Trent "Jerry" Sisson was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 He married Mary Schreiber.3 Gerald Trent "Jerry" Sisson was born on December 22, 1947 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.4,5 He married Brenda Sue Dickerson on March 28, 1968 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,5 Gerald Trent "Jerry" Sisson and Brenda Sue Dickerson were divorced on October 26, 1977 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8 Gerald Trent "Jerry" Sisson married Nancy Jane Spangler on April 6, 1982 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,5 Gerald Trent "Jerry" Sisson and Nancy Jane Spangler were divorced on May 10, 1988 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8 Gerald Trent "Jerry" Sisson married Connie Theresa Shelton on August 20, 1988 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 Gerald Trent "Jerry" Sisson and Connie Theresa Shelton were divorced on June 21, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8 Gerald Trent "Jerry" Sisson died on October 25, 2016 at Virginia at age 68.3 He Gerald Trent Sisson, 68, of Shawsville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lynn S. Sisson and Emma Sisson Allen. He is survived by his wife, Mary Schreiber Sisson; step-son, Joseph Schreiber; brother, James Sisson (Mary); as well as nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2016, at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. in the Chapel, with Pastor Leon Alley officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Cemetery with Full Military Rites. on October 27, 2016.3

Family 1

Mary Schreiber
Marriage*He married Mary Schreiber.3 

Family 2

Brenda Sue Dickerson
Marriage*Gerald Trent "Jerry" Sisson married Brenda Sue Dickerson on March 28, 1968 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,5 
Divorce* Gerald Trent "Jerry" Sisson and Brenda Sue Dickerson were divorced on October 26, 1977 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8 

Family 3

Nancy Jane Spangler
Marriage*Gerald Trent "Jerry" Sisson married Nancy Jane Spangler on April 6, 1982 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7,5 
Divorce* Gerald Trent "Jerry" Sisson and Nancy Jane Spangler were divorced on May 10, 1988 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8 

Family 4

Connie Theresa Shelton
Marriage*Gerald Trent "Jerry" Sisson married Connie Theresa Shelton on August 20, 1988 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.5 
Divorce* Gerald Trent "Jerry" Sisson and Connie Theresa Shelton were divorced on June 21, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.8 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lynn S. Sisson obituary in an unknown edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Emma Bandy Sisson Allen obituary in the Jan 5, 2000 edition.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Gerald Trent Sisson obituary in the Oct 27, 2016 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James Lynwood Sisson obituary in the Mar 28, 2019 edition.
  7. [S2211] Mary Conner Williams, "Descendants of George Willie Sisson."
  8. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

Dudley Ralph Sisson1

M, b. June 25, 1888, d. December 8, 1953
FatherGeorge William "Willie" Sisson1 b. April 10, 1854, d. March 4, 1941
MotherAlice Rachel "Nellie" Boone1 b. October 17, 1857, d. December 7, 1925
     Dudley Ralph Sisson was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 He was born on June 25, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Koretta Virginia Whitlock, daughter of John Shelbourne Whitlock and Ida Virginia Atkinson, on June 18, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Dudley Ralph Sisson died on December 8, 1953 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 65.1

Family

Koretta Virginia Whitlock b. October 31, 1897, d. December 25, 1955
Marriage*He married Koretta Virginia Whitlock, daughter of John Shelbourne Whitlock and Ida Virginia Atkinson, on June 18, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2211] Mary Conner Williams, "Descendants of George Willie Sisson."

Koretta Virginia Whitlock1

F, b. October 31, 1897, d. December 25, 1955
FatherJohn Shelbourne Whitlock1 b. December 4, 1863, d. May 27, 1944
MotherIda Virginia Atkinson1 b. May 26, 1871, d. November 28, 1926
     Koretta Virginia Whitlock was buried at Piedmont Cemetery, Rt. 11 to Shawsville, turn at nursing home, Rt. 637, about 8 miles on the left, Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 She was born on October 31, 1897 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 As of June 18, 1914,her married name was Sisson.1 She married Dudley Ralph Sisson, son of George William "Willie" Sisson and Alice Rachel "Nellie" Boone, on June 18, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 Koretta Virginia Whitlock died on December 25, 1955 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 58.1

Family

Dudley Ralph Sisson b. June 25, 1888, d. December 8, 1953
Marriage*She married Dudley Ralph Sisson, son of George William "Willie" Sisson and Alice Rachel "Nellie" Boone, on June 18, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2211] Mary Conner Williams, "Descendants of George Willie Sisson."