ANDERSON – Isaac Mercer Brissey, 64, of Anderson, husband of Diane Drew Brissey, died Wednesday, June 9, 2010.
Born October 26, 1945 in Greenville, he was the son of Billie Brissey Robertson and the late Isaac Mercer Brissey. He was a graduate of Furman University and received a Masters Degree from the University of Georgia. Mr. Brissey was currently the Deputy Director of Anderson County Emergency Services. He was a member of Hopewell Fire Department where he had served as Chief and had been honored as Fireman of the Year. He was former President of the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce and was instrumental in founding the Anderson Touchdown Club and Leadership Anderson. He was a member of Whitefield Baptist Church and taught the Workers in Whitefield Sunday School Class.
Survivors include his wife, Diane Brissey of the home; son, Ryan Brissey of Greenville; two daughters, Keri Brissey of Panama City, FL and Sarah Brissey of Hilton Head; and his mother, Billie Robertson of Greenville.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Dianne Brissey and Patricia Brissey Lollis.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Whitefield Baptist Church conducted by Dr. Charles Strickland and Rev. Rob White. The family will receive friends at the church family life center following the service. The family is at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 285, Anderson, SC 29622 or to Whitefield Baptist Church, 207 Mitchell Road, Belton, SC 29627.
SULLIVAN-KING MORTUARY, NORTHEAST CHAPEL