Mr. Reginald Leon "Sleepy" Lisenby Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. Reginald Leon "Sleepy" Lisenby

REGINALD LEON LISENBY, affectionately known as “Sleepy” was born July 15, 1959 to the late Robert Lisenby Sr. and Geneva Wall Lisenby in Wadesboro, NC.. He departed his life on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Atrium Health, Wadesboro, NC.

Reginald confessed Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church and later joined Garris Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

He attended the public schools of Anson County and was a graduate of Bowman Senior High School. Reginald was employed as a Maintenance Worker by The Great Renowned Gospel Singer, Rev. Shirley Caesar.

“Sleepy” was fun-loving, comical and genuine. He never met a stranger and loved to make everyone laugh. His “Yay-Yah” and his famous saying, “Let me see your head get smaller from the back” will forever be remembered by his family and friends.

Reginald was preceded in death by his grandmother, Shirley Wall Dickerson; great grandmother, Shellie P. Wall; and one brother, James Edward Lisenby Sr.

He leaves in memory his mother, Geneva Wall Lisenby of Wadesboro, NC; four sisters, Wanda K. Lisenby of Milton, Delaware, Brenda Lisenby of Winston Salem, NC, Gwendolyn G. Lisenby and Shirley M. Lisenby both of Wadesboro, NC; six brothers, Melvin “Pig” Lisenby (Brenda) of Lilesville, NC, Larry G. Lisenby of Winston Salem, NC, Rev. Dr. Roy A. Lisenby (Carol) and Walter V. “Tag” Lisenby both of Wadesboro, NC, Rodney L. Lisenby of Winston Salem, NC and Gary Blakney of Thomasville, NC. A special sister-in-law, Pam Lisenby of St. Charles, Maryland. Two uncles, Merice Ben Wall (Stella) of Ansonville, NC and James A. Wall (Lana) of Oxford, NC. Two great aunts, Annie Bell Wall and Arline Barringer. His extended family, the Rorie’s, who grew up as siblings and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The Homegoing Services were held on Friday, July 2, 2021, 1:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment followed in Westview Memorial Park, Highway 74-West, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

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Rest easy Sleepy. We will miss your storytelling.
Edward & Shauna Medlin

Rest in Peace Uncle Sleepy. We miss you so much.

Sleepy's presence and positive attitude will be missed around Wadesboro. Donnie B Jordan

Sleepy's positive outlook on life will be missd around the streets Wadesboro.

Praying for our family. So sorry to hear about Sleepy. It came as a shock to me when MY Sister called and told me. He really will be missed in the family with his sense of humor. So sorry I couldn't be there with my family today.We love you dearly..Johnny & Veronica Wall

On behalf of the Garris Grove Church Family we are extending our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to our Pastor and First Lady and the entire Lisenby family. our hearts goes out to you in this time of sorrow. We truly love you all and we will keep you in our prayers for sleepy will be missed.

When you have lost someone that you love, you gain an angel that you know. Sending love and prayers to your family in this sad time.

Reaching out to our family and letting you know you are close in our heart. So glad that we have siblings in Wadesboro to be there for you today.You will be in our prayers today. You cousins Eugene Wall Family and Betty Jean Wall and Family.

From the children of the late J.K. and Luzetta Wall. We want you to know we are thinking and praying for our family today.Geneva we make be far apart but you all are close in our heart. So glad that our sisters are there with you today. May God continue to bless and keep you. Your cousins from up North. Betty Wall Family and Eugene Wall and Family

To my N-Laws, Just know that we love you and Sleepy will never be forgotten. He will live on in our hearts. We will continue to pray for our family. Carolyn Davis-Lisenby

Every time voting came around, I always knew where to find you. Once we got to the polling site, you would always head to the women and hit on them and tell me "I've got to find me a wife" when I would look at you. At the age of 46, when you started attending church, I asked you if you were married and you said, "yes for 46 years." I immediately asked to who, and you said, to Geneva Wall Lisenby. You will forever remain in my heart. -Rosa Wall-Little

Sending lots of love to my Lisenby Family. Attorney Evadne K. Smith

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to you Chap and the Lisenby Family.
ANSON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION - WAREHOUSE STAFF

Have in our thoughts and payers Anson Corr. Maintenance Dept.

I remember Sleepy as a friend to my late brother Bernard (Yardman)Dean. Sleepy was a carefree person who knew and talked with everyone. He loved my mother (Aggie Dean) who would feed him and treat him like a member of the family..He visited us and offered the family his condolences during my mother's wait. My condolences to Sleepy's family..and May he Rest In Peace.. Brothel Dean

I am so sorry for your loss.The family are in my prayers.Gone but never forgotten. Linda Burch

Rest in Peace to my Bowman High School classmate

On behalf of the Monroe Harrington Family, we extend our deepest and sincerest condolences to the Lisenby Family during your time of bereavement. Sleepy will be missed tremendously.
-Nikki Harrington-Bennett