Funeral service for Carlis Odell Sisson, age 85, of North Richland Hills, Texas, will be 2:00 pm, Monday, April 21, 2025, at Burkhardt Chapel in Frederick, Oklahoma.  Burial will follow at the Frederick Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Sisson passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family and friends.  There will be a Visitation from 4:00-6:00 pm, Saturday, April 19 at Lucas Funeral Home in Keller, Texas.

Carlis was born July 14, 1939, in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, to "Tine" (Keith) and Thomas "Pete" Sisson. Carlis graduated from Davidson High School with the Class of 1958.  He married his wife of 62 years, Carolyn Ruth Lowry on October 6, 1962, in Davidson, Oklahoma.

Carlis began his career as an agent with the Frisco Railroad in 1966.  He worked for the railroad for thirty-seven years and retired with the Burlington Northern/Sante Fe in 2003.

He enjoyed playing dominoes especially "42" and Pitch. He was a fierce competitor who could beat the best. Carlis spent many hours watching Texas Rangers baseball. His love for baseball was a lifelong enjoyment. He spent many years coaching his sons in baseball and studying the game.  Carlis spent his retirement years playing bluegrass music with family and friends. He was an accomplished musician who sang, played the guitar and Dobro. His favorite pastime was jamming and playing country, gospel, and bluegrass music with many different groups of seniors in the community.

Carlis was a Christian man who studied the Bible and was a believer. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church for many years and served as a deacon there where he served with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Tine Sisson, his siblings David Sisson, Royce Sisson, and Sharon Sisson.

Survivors include his wife Carolyn Sisson; sons, Carl Sisson (Lori) of Saint Johns, FL, Darrell Sisson  (Andi) of Oklahoma City, OK; grandchildren Dani Duvall, Blake Sisson (Meaghan), Miranda Houff (Henry), Jake Sisson (Courtney), Lauren Heard (Peyton); great grandchildren, Landon Duvall, Isaac Duvall, Eleanor Houff, Evelyn Houff, Henry Houff III, Hayden Sisson, Harper Sisson, Huntlee Sisson; sister-in-law Beth Webb of Altus, OK and many nieces and nephews.