Larry Dwight Sisney, 74

Graveside services for Larry Dwight Sisney, 74, were held Oct. 1, 2025, at the Pontiac Cemetery. He died Sept. 28. 

Larry was born on Aug. 11, 1951, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Vernon and Bonnie Sisney. He grew up and attended school in Gainesville, before moving to Wichita, Kansas, where he graduated. 

Larry spent more than 35 years driving a truck, traveling across much of his beloved United States. He was often accompanied by his special companion, Fancy, a little Yorkie who rode with him on his journeys.

He loved hunting and fishing, and after retirement, he found joy in gardening. But above all, his greatest love was for his family, especially his grandsons and great-grandchildren. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many. Larry’s family asks everyone to remember all the wonderful times they shared with him.

He is survived by his loving wife Melisa Sisney of the home; his son Jason Sisney and wife Jill; his stepdaughter Keyondra Gilliam; stepson Ivory Gilliam; grandsons: Evan Sisney and wife Jessie and Sam Sisney and wife Courtney; step-grandchildren: Khalilah, Tahir, Amirah, Caius and Eliana; great-granddaughters: Raylyn and Presley; great-grandson Grayson; his Aunt Peggy, Uncle Paul Loftis, Aunt Francis Loftis; and his many friends, including one very special friend who he called a brother, David Jump.

Larry was preceded in death by his father Vernon Sisney; his mother Bonnie Sisney; and his sister Tammy Robinson.

Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville.