JOHN LISINSKI JR.
John "Pops" Lisinski Jr., 63, of Sumter, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, at his home.
John was born on May 14, 1955, in Toledo, Ohio, to John Sr. and Mary M. (Heil) Lisinski. He went to high school at Sylvania High School, Sylvania, Ohio, where he ran track. He graduated in 1973. He also attended Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. He went on to join the United States Air Force in 1977, where he worked in civil engineering and served in Operation Desert Storm. He retired in 1995. After retirement, he owned and operated a local pest control company, Professional Pest Management, in Sumter until 2017. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, the outdoors and spending as much time as possible with his family and friends.
John is survived by his wife, Martha J. (Gilkey) Lisinski of Sumter; son Andrew J. Lisinski of Columbia; daughter, Deborah J. Lisinski, of Charleston; and sisters, Rebecca A. Fansler of Whitehouse, Ohio, and Lucy (Lester) of Columbus and Fort Pierce, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Sr., and mother, Mary.
A visitation celebrating his life will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday at Elmore Hill McCreight.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Care of South Carolina, 100 Broad St., Sumter, SC 29150.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to all of John's family and friends and to the staff of Hospice Care of South Carolina.
Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com
Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.