Stephen Wayne Kisiah Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Stephen Wayne Kisiah passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Novant Health- Matthews Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Heritage Funeral Home in Indian Trail. Steve was born August 13, 1953 in Charlotte, NC. He loved his family with all his heart and was a loving gentle husband, father and grandfather. People who knew Steve closely know from his immense love for all of his grandchildren. Steve was always involved in helping raise his beloved grandson Kai whom he always supported and helped to become the great young man that he is now. Steve retired from the Army February 1991. He spoke passionately about his time in the service. He enjoyed the opportunity it gave him to see the world and make new friends. He used to refer to himself as a international man. He also worked as an Assistant Director of Operations at Union County Public Schools - UCPS - for 19 years. He was an avid dog lover, specifically his furry companion for many years, Max. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, William Robert Kisiah and Nettie Privette Kisiah, his daughter Angela Beth Kisiah, sons Brian E. Kisiah and Christopher Lee Kisiah; brothers, Thomas Allison Kisiah, Joseph Michael Kisiah; and sisters, Virginia Elizabeth Hammeken, Ruby Leola Smith He leaves behind his wife of 15 years, Gheisa Kisiah. His son Stephen Kisiah Jr. and wife Aimee of Germany, daughters Christina Deeney and husband Eric of Sarasota Florida, and Alejandra Villatoro and husband Milton of Indian Trail; brothers, William Robert Kisiah III, Timothy Paul Kisiah and Richard Shane Kisiah; and sisters, Norma Sue Runyan, Sandra Christine Nordman, Kathy Lynn Kushell, and Lesa Rae Winchester. He is also survived by numerous caring grandchildren, great-granddaughter, brothers in law and sisters in law and his nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express thanks to God for Steve and to all who knew him who offered prayer and support along the way. This was a great encouragement. Praise be to God. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by visiting www.stjude.org/donate.

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Stephen Wayne Kisiah

August 13, 1953 - January 9, 2021