Phillip Lance Cissell

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Roller-Swift Funeral Home
2173 S. U.S. Hwy 61
Osceola, AR  72370
Thursday, January 2, 2020
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
Roller-Swift Funeral Home
2173 S US Hwy 61
Osceola, AR  72370
Friday, January 3, 2020
11:00 a.m.
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Love Worth Finding
P.O. Box 38300
Memphis, TN  38183


Wings Cancer Foundation
7945 Wolf River Blvd
Germantown, TN  38138


St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN  38105
Phillip Lance Cissell

February 20, 1963 - December 28, 2019

Phillip Lance Cissell, 56, passed away on December 28, 2019 after a valiant battle with cancer. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.
Phillip was born on February 20, 1963. He grew up in Joiner, Arkansas and graduated from Rivercrest High School in 1981. He graduated from Arkansas State University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science in Communications. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He began his career at ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Hospital followed by 30 years with Altria Sales & Distribution (Philip Morris USA). After retirement, he became a career counselor with Lee, Hecht, Harrison. He was a long time member of Bellevue Baptist Church, where he volunteered in the pre-school ministry. He loved spending time with his family on Lake Norfolk. He had a passion for landscaping his yard and decorating his home.
Phillip is survived by his wife, Claire McClain Cissell; his daughter, Jordan-Claire; his siblings, Doris Williams (John), Joseph Cissell (Carolyn), Melba Shoemake (Speedy), Sandy Burnett (Jim), and Don Cissell; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jordan and Thelma Cissell. He is dearly missed by his loved ones, who celebrate the fact that he is at peace with his creator.

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Lisa Nichols
Clearwater, FL
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Wednesday, January 1, 2020

I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Phillip. I was blessed to have worked with him and he definitely was a good soul. My through & prayers for all during this difficult time. Lisa Nichols