Jack W. Bissette

Jack W. Bissette October 1, 1940 – July 27, 2015 Jack Willie Bissette, 74, of Bloomery Road went to be with his Lord Monday. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday in the family cemetery, 840 Bloomery Road, Wilson. The Rev. Jason Schweinberg will officiate. The family will receive friends 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson and other times at the home. Jack was born October 1, 1940 in Nash County. He was the son of the late Willie V. Bissette and Eula Mae Bissette. Jack graduated from Bailey High School, and then he began a career in the life insurance business. He was the top regional manager of Reserve Life Insurance Company. In the late 1970’s he resigned from the insurance business to pursue his lifelong dream of being a self-employed farmer and auctioneer for which he became very successful. Jack was a member of HUMC, an avid golfer, and in his later years he became involved with the dog rescue. Jack is survived by his wife, Patsy Bissette of the home; his daughter, Deanie Bissette; his son, Wesley Bissette and Phyllis; his granddaughters, Lindsey Proctor and Brittney Forbes; his grandson, Jeffrey Bissette; four great-grandchildren and his sister, Nancy B. Morgan. He was preceded in death by his son, Kevin; his parents, Willie V. and Eula Bissette; his sister, Susan Bissette and his brother, Kenneth Bissette. The family would like to extend thanks to those who have provided care and support to Jack, Patsy and the family. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials in Jack’s honor to Hornes United Methodist Church, 145 West Hornes Church Road, Wilson, NC 27896 or to the Maggie Society, 802 Broad Street, Wilson, NC Condolences may be directed to www.joyners.net.