LANCASTER, SC ~ Mr. Gene Morris Sistare, age 66, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at his home. He was born May 9, 1954 in Monroe, NC, a son of the late Euclee Sistare and Lois Cooper Sistare and was the husband of Ginny Smith-Sistare.  Morris was the co-owner and operator of Lancaster Pawn and Jewelry.  He was a bench jeweler, goldsmith, and general contractor; he loved making things with his hands.  Morris served in the United States Navy.  He was a simple, humble man.  His hobbies included fishing, working in his garden, riding his motorcycle, and spending time at the river.  His joy in life came from his family. Morris was a member of Second Baptist Church.

Morris is survived by his wife of 31 years, Ginny Smith-Sistare; his children, a beloved daughter, Stephanie Sistare Ghent (Justin), Reagan Faile-Pilcher (Jeff) of Rock Hill, Greg Faile (Taylor) of Lancaster, and Mary Frances Blackmon and her husband (Jon) of Lancaster; twelve grandchildren, Wyatt Ghent, Cade Ghent, Jade Infinger, James Infinger, Sarah Katherine Pilcher, Joseph Pilcher, Brody Faile, Holden Faile, Caydence Blackmon, Ashton Blackmon, Anna Laura Blackmon, and Ryder Watkins; two brothers, Skeet Sistare (Glenda) and Richard Sistare (Sheri); two sisters, Yvonne Krimminger (Chip) and Renea Griffin (David), all of Lancaster; and special family friends, Justin and Kim Watkins.

Morris was preceded in death by his parents.

The Celebration of Life Funeral Service for Morris will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 3, 2020 at The Chapel of Burgess Funeral Home officiated by Dr. Trent McLaughlin.  Entombment will follow at Lancaster Memorial Park Mausoleum.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at Burgess Funeral Home and suggests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ground 40, 303 Dale Street, Monroe, NC 28112.

An online guest register is available on the obituaries page at www.burgessfunerals.com .

Burgess Funeral Home & Crematory, 1800 Charlotte Hwy., Lancaster is caring for the family of Morris Sistare.