Thomas "Ed" Edwin

Sisson, Jr.

Thomas Edwin “Ed” Sisson, Jr., of Bartlett, Tennessee, died September 21, 2026, at the age of 72.

He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Peggy Ervin Sisson; stepdaughter, Donna Martinez; and grandson, Richard Wade, King. He was preceded in death by his stepdaughter, Sharon King.

Ed was born December 3, 1953, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Thomas Edwin “Pete” Sisson, Sr. and Jewel Sisson. He was the oldest of seven siblings. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Judy Wimbs, Jerry Sisson (Debra), Debbie Dees (Philip), Ginger Hamlet (Richard), Larry Sisson (Lee), and Steve Sisson (Carla), along with 17 nieces and nephews and 24 great-nieces and great-nephews.

Ed was a stockholder and member of the Board of Directors of TESCO Development, where he opened each monthly meeting with prayer.

Ed loved his family and his dog, Bentley. He enjoyed good food, spending time with Peggy, and being with family and friends. He especially loved the family’s annual trip to Destin, Florida, a tradition he looked forward to every year. Part of the fun for Ed was talking about the drive itself—which interstate they took, which roads they preferred, where they spent the night and the best way to get there.

Scouting was also an important part of Ed’s life. He became involved as a child and continued his participation well into adulthood. He cared deeply about the program and took great pride in his involvement over the years.

Ed had a wonderful sense of humor and genuinely enjoyed engaging with people. He always had a story to tell, often beginning with, “I’ve got some good news and some bad news. Which do you want to hear first?” 

In his younger years, Ed drove the bus for the White Station Church of Christ bus ministry. He and Peggy were longtime members of Berclair Baptist. Church.