James A. Sisk- RICHLAND, KY.

James A. Sisk, 75, of Richland, passed away August 16, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born August 23, 1933 to Bradley and Ada Sisk both deceased. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War, was a member of the American Legion Post #6. He attended the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church. He retired from his job but never gave up the love of working with his hands.

James was preceded in death by three brothers, Edward, Wayne and William Sisk along with a daughter, Roberta Foxworthy.

He will be missed and loved by his wife of 47 years MaryAnne Sisk and leaves behind his brothers, Robert and Tom Sisk; his sisters, Peggy Neal and Linda Ezell; his children, son-in-laws and daughter-in-laws, June Carter (Scott), James E. "Jimmy" Sisk (Teresa), Linda Blankenship (Tommy), Mike Sisk (Linda), Cathy Bowman (Jim), George Chapin (Debra), Rob Sisk (Barbara), James A. Sisk Jr.; twenty-seven grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren along with his other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday August 20, 2009 in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Brother Ronald Hendricks officiating. Burial will be in Flat Creek Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at Harris Funeral Home.Graveside services will be conducted by the 101st Airborne Division Ft. Campbell, Ky. and the Hopkins County Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.