David Miller Sisk, age 79 of Ellenboro, died Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Oakland Living Center where he was a resident.  David was born on January 8, 1946, in Rutherford County and was the son of the late Grady Lee Sisk and Mae Ledford Sisk. 

He was a lifelong and active member of Corinth Baptist Church and a graduate of East Rutherford High School.  David worked as a custodian for many years at East Rutherford Middle School where he retired.  He loved sports, especially football and basketball, and he was an avid Carolina Tarheels fan.   

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Weldon Lee Sisk and Max Clymer Sisk.

Survivors include his sister, Katherine Sisk Dyer and husband Richard of Ellenboro, his nieces, Linda McCurry and husband Steve, Wanda Washburn and husband Barry, and Juanita Washburn and husband Richard as well as several great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 3 o’clock on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Corinth Baptist Church with Reverend Mike Conner, Reverend Ad Hopper and Reverend Sam Henderson officiating.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2 until 2:45 in the Sanctuary prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Corinth Baptist Church, 767 Pinehurst Road, Ellenboro, North Carolina 28043.

The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements and an online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com