November 8, 2023.
He was born April 23, 1939 to parents Robert Luther and Lillie Mae Laugherty Sise. He was
united in holy matrimony to Mary Ruth Hood on February 27, 1960. Johnny retired from Robert
Shaw Controls in 2002 after 31 years. He was a 50 year member of the Burlington Masonic
Lodge. He also was the bass guitarist in many gospel groups including The Brantleys and he
played at Tarklin Valley Church of which he was a member and had served as deacon, and most
recently enjoyed playing with his sons and grandsons and numerous other talented friends and family every other Friday night for “The Sise Subdivision”, which was a gathering of family, friends and neighbors for food, fellowship and music.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Robert Luther Jr, Helen
Witenbarger (Jim), Carl Sise (Betty), Mary Ruth Ott (James) and brother in law Glen Widener.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Ruth Sise (Hood), His children: Angie Millsaps,
Johnny Richard “Richie” Sise (Suzanne), Rusty Sise (Wendy). Five Grandchildren: Chad
Millsaps, Christopher Millsaps (Catie), Ryan Sise (Shonda), Josh Sise, Parker Sise and four
great grandchildren: Jaxon, Huxley, Paxton and Lakelyn. Sisters: Grace Holt (Lee Stokes) and
Henrietta Widener.
A visitation will be held Friday November 10th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm with a Celebration of Johnny’s Life at 7:00pm in the Magnolia Chapel at Berry Highland South Funeral Home 9010 E. Simpson Rd. Knoxville, TN 37920. Family and friends will gather at on Saturday November 11th at 10:45am for a graveside service at Berry Highland Cemetery in the Garden of Valor. Services will be officiated by Rev. Danny Cochran
The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to Berry Highland South, the Seymour
Fire and EMS crew, UT Medical Center and all the family, friends and neighbors who supported
us during this time, and a special thank you to Doctor Malcolm Foster and staff at Tennova Healthcare.
Johnny will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
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