Thomas Sylvester Sisson
Obituary
Thomas Sylvester Sisson of Tulsa, OK passed away on February 16 at the age of 83 and is best remembered as a loving husband, father, and “Pappa.”
Tom, a descendant of Tulsa founder J. M. Hall, was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Minor and Faye Sisson on February 20, 1932.
He was a proud member of the Tulsa Central High School “Nifty Class of 1950.” He attended the University of Tulsa and received his degree in 1955.
He worked for seventeen years at National Bank of Tulsa, where he became the Vice President of the newly formed bond department. He was also active in the NBT American Institute of Banking debate team. In 1972, he became president of City Bank and Trust of Tulsa. He concluded his professional career as a stock broker. However, his true vocations were tinkering around the house, fishing with grandkids, and camping with family for which he served as director of “Camp Pappa.”
He served as chairman of the Tulsa County March of Dimes annual telethon. He was also a member of the Jaycees and the Arts and Humanities Council of Tulsa, where he co-chaired the 1973 Kanchi auction. He served on several community boards including The University of Tulsa Hurricane Club. In retirement, he supported the Parent and Child Center and the Salvation Army Christmas Drive.
He is survived by his wife, Glenda Cline Sisson, his daughter Elizabeth Nash of Tulsa, daughters and sons-in-law Brenda and David Casper of Tulsa, Laura and Brad Garrison of Tulsa, Nancy and Bob Babich of San Diego, CA and Mary and Chris Rankin of Tulsa. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren and many other loving family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Minor and Faye Sisson, his sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Charles Bales, and his son-in-law, Michael Nash.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30, Saturday, February 20 at First Presbyterian Church, 709 S. Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK with Reverend Ryan Moore officiating. Friends may contribute in his memory to The Parent and Child Center, 1421 S. Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74119.
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Funeral Home Owner
Glenda, Page and I were so very sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Know that we are with you in your time of mourning. May he rest in peace in the arms of our Lord. Much love, Laura
Laura Bachman
So many good times duck hunting.
Jim/Llinda Bredenger
Glenda I was so very sorry to read of Tom's passing. He was a great guy & I really enjoyed the years working with him at City. He was always so much fun at the bank parties we had back then. I hope his passing was quick & painless. I know this is a difficult time, but I hope you weather it well. Time is a good healer. Keep yourself busy & remember the good times. Vickie Coggburn-Wortham
Vickie Coggburn-Wortham
What a great guy ... Tommy and I worked together for many years selling stocks and bonds for Rotan Mosle in The Thompson Building Downtown. Then I would turn around and see him at Lake Fork Texas at the Rainswood Motel! What a wonderful marriage too. Had nothing but friends. David Veitch
david veitch
Glenda: How lucky you were to have such a happy and charismatic partner. Your loss can only be lessened by the memories of such a wonderful life together and his love for you. Girls: The love for your dad was always obvious by the smile on your faces when you talked about him and stories of the Sisson clan. I know you will miss him. Our heart goes out to you all. We love you Diana & Bill Cox
Diana Cox
I'm so sorry to hear about Tom, I always thought he was such a great guy. He always had funny stories and was so gracious, he obviously was a very cool grandpa. I am so sorry I can't attend the services for him, I am in the Rio Grande Valley for the winter and don't plan on coming home till late March or early April. My thought are with you Glenda and all the family, I will pray for His strength for you to get through this. My sympathy, love and prayers, Dona
Dona Hendrix
Glenda, I'm so sorry to learn that Tom has passed away. I know God will guide you through this sad, difficult time, and that good memories and the love and support of family and friends will bring you comfort and peace. Thinking of you with sincere sympathy, Vicky Olson
Vicky Olson
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Libby Nash
Libby Nash
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