- Charles Sheridan Sisson, beloved husband and father, passed from this life to Glory on Nov. 15, 2010, at 1:15 p.m. at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia. Charles is survived by his beloved wife Betty (Floyd Sisson; brothers Phil Sisson and wife Marilyn, Richard Sisson and wife Nancy; sister Naomie Taylor; and many nieces and nephews; and four children from a previous marriage, Charles Jr., Kevin, Sharla and Sheri. Charles was a loved and devoted father to his five step children, Wayne Ray, Rebecca Gaddus and husband David, Sara Black-Holder, Scott Scrivner and wife Brenda, Kent Scrivner and wife Marie; 27 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Esther Sisson; one brother, Bill; and three sisters, Dorothy, Mary and Evelyn. Charles, better known as "Chuck" served his country for 20 years in the U.S. Navy, serving two tours in Vietnam and in the Korean War. Chuck was an active member of the AA program for 39 years, dedicating his life to helping others int he recovery program. Chuck was actively involved in writing and starting the substance abuse program which was at St. Mary's Hospital. Charles worked at Comprehensive Mental Health as a mental health counselor for 12 years. His articles were published in the Illinois Mental Health magazine. Charles' life was devoted to helping others, but his step children will always cherish the campouts and papa Chuck sitting at the campfire telling such wonderful stories. A memorial service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Hillrest Memorial Park Chapel, Old Highway 41 North, Centralia. Burial will follow at the Opdyke Cemetery