Dr. Ronnie Cleveland Sisk

Blacksburg, SC - - Dr. Ronnie (Ron) Cleveland Sisk of 365 Cherokee Ford Road, Blacksburg, SC, affectionately called, Ron, Doc, Dad, Uncle Ronnie, and Papaw, by friends and relatives, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

Born in Gaffney, SC, he was the son of the late Carl Ernest Sisk, and Pearl Catherine Humphries Sisk Martin, and brother to the late Kelly Sisk.  Ron was a Doctor of Chiropractic, a graduate of Gaffney High School, and Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa.  He was the first Chiropractor to come to the town of Blacksburg, SC, establishing a large practice on 202 South Shelby Street.  He served on the Board of Chiropractic Examiners for the State of SC, and received numerous awards for his dedication to the Chiropractic profession.  He received the keys to the Town of Blacksburg in a special ceremony honoring 40 years in practice in 2016.  Dr. Ron continued to see a few patients after retirement, and would have celebrated 50 years in practice this October. His son, Dr. Jonathan Sisk, took over the major part of the practice, where his daughter, Jamie, and granddaughter, Caroline, serve as massage therapists.  Ron has served as deacon, elder, and/or Sunday School teacher for several Cherokee County churches.  He was a member of Overbook Presbyterian Church in Gaffney, SC, where he served as elder.  Ron was an avid golfer, a 3rd degree black belt in Shotokan karate, and a Yankees and Gamecocks fan.  He enjoyed building wooden furniture for his family and wooden toys for his grandchildren.  He is fondly remembered for his comical storytelling of his many experiences and adventures, often bringing laughter to others.  He enjoyed life, serving others, and making them happy.  Ron was a Christian who loved his Lord, and loved sharing his faith with others.

Ron is survived by his beloved wife, Lynn, of Blacksburg, SC, his children, Jamie (Kelly), of Blacksburg, SC, Brad of Trondheim, Norway, Katie (Shaun), of Lorton, Virginia, and Jonathan (Lois), of Blacksburg, SC, his grandchildren, Caroline (Dustin), Kelli (Jesus), Cameron, Kaya, James and Siena, his great-granddaughter, Cora, brother, Reverend Steve Sisk (Carol), sister, Janice Sisk Thoms (Buddy), loving nieces, Meri Beth, Molly, Beth, nephews, Scott, Brian, Jeff, Barry, Michael, several cousins and extended family members.

Family and friends will honor Dr. Ron's life and legacy with receiving of friends from 1:30 PM until 3:00 PM on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Overbrook Presbyterian Church.  Funeral services will immediately follow at 3:00 PM at the Church with Reverend Dr. Wayne Brown, Reverend Mark Jones, Reverend Dr. Don McCutcheon, and Reverend Dr. Bill Wade officiating.  There will be a private family burial after the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Overbrook Presbyterian Church, 919 Overbrook Drive, Gaffney, SC 29341, or CKC Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Team, 984 Old Chester Road, Blacksburg, SC 29702.

The family will be at the home of Dr. Ron and Lynn Sisk, 365 Cherokee Ford Road, Blacksburg, SC.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC