Ronny James Hissom's Obituary
Mr. Ronny James Hissom, 68 of Goshen, AR passed away Thursday, March 10, 2005 in Fayetteville, AR. He was born November 8, 1936 in Lyons, Kansas to Robert Everet and Beulah Woods Hissom.
He was owner of Circle H Farm in Goshen, and was self employed in oil and gas exploration. He was a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and was a member of Sigma Chi, Shikar Safari Club, Fayetteville-Springdale Elks Lodge, Knights Templar, and Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville.
Ronny had many varied interests. Chief among these was his passion for auto racing. He was a driver for the 1965 12 Hours of Sebring winning Chaparral Racing team and later became part owner of Chaparral's Indy 500 winning teams. Ronny was a four goal polo player and a founding member of the Midland Polo Club. He was an avid world traveler and hunter extraordinaire who made frequent trips to the Dark Continent for his beloved big game safaris.
He is survived by one son, Robert Davis Hissom and wife Andrea of London, England, four daughters; Tamra Hissom Budd and husband Keith of Houston, TX, Caroline Hissom Wallace and husband David, Julia Ann Hissom, Alexandra Carson Hissom all of Fayetteville, AR, six grandchildren; Nicholas Robert Hissom, Alexander Victor Ronny Hissom, Cooper Hissom Budd, Aria Ann Hissom Franek, Gunnar Middleton Hissom Franek, Honor Elizabeth Wallace. He was a loving father to his children and a caring husband to many.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, March 17, 2005 at Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, AR with Reverend Steven K. Pulliam officiating. Entombment will follow at Fairview Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville, AR.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Visitation Date Time Wednesday, March 16, 2005 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Visitation Location Nelson-Berna Funeral Home Service Date Time Thursday, March 17, 2005 11:00 AM Service Location Central United Methodist Church 6 West DicksonFayetteville, Arkansas
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