The obituary of Mr. Estill "Nig" Sizemore
Mr. Estill "Nig" Sizemore, born September 27, 1938 departed this life on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at his residence. He was 77 years old. Estill "Nig" was born at Hyden, Ky., the son of the late Jim Sizemore & Hallie Gibson Sizemore. Estill "Nig" Sizemore was a heavy equipment operator in the coal mining industry. He served honorably in the U.S. Army Reserve. Estill "Nig" was a devoted member of the church his parents; Jim and Hallie Gibson Sizemore built and founded, the Bob Fork Holiness Church, Bear Branch, Ky., This church served the community for over many years through the faithfulness and dedication of the Sizemore Family and members. The citizens of the community can attest to the generosity, compassion & support provided by the Sizemore Family through the years. Estill "Nig" enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening & most importantly spending time with his family. Mr. Estill "Nig " Sizemore was preceded in death by his parents, one son; Brent Sizemore, three brothers; Lige Sizemore, Pleasie Sizemore, Roy Sizemore, one sister; Hazel Tyree. Mr. Estill "Nig" Sizemore leaves the following relatives surviving; his loving and devoted wife; Geneva Gibson Sizemore of Bear Branch, Ky., three beloved daughters; Lana Whitehead & David of Essie, Ky., Heather Johnson & Dennis of Bear Branch, Ky., April Bowling & Joey of Hyden, Ky., two beloved sons; Mike Sizemore & Eddie Hoskins of Indianapolis, Indiana, one brother; Willie "Cotton" Sizemore & Thelma of Bear Branch, Ky., two sisters; Shirley Lamb of Berea, Ky., Ethel Begley of Bear Branch, Ky., Ten treasured grandchildren; Amanda Sizemore, Kayla Bowling, Emily Bowling, Deanna Poeck, Nicholas Sizemore, Brayden Bowling, Matthew Whitehead, Cayden Johnson, James Poeck, one great-grandchild; Carter Hall, one whom he considered a grandchild; Ashton Jarvis, special friend; Doug Couch, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.
TIME AND PLACE OF FUNERAL:
1:00 p.m. - Tuesday - February 16, 2016 at the Bob Fork Holiness Church, Bear Branch, Ky.
OFFICIATING MINISTERS: Pastor Randy Woods, Rev. Jerry McKinley Holland, Rev. Ben Mosley, Rev. Jerry Holland, Rev. Bobby Dwayne Holland, Rev. Tony Couch & Rev. J.D. Hensley
VISITATION: 3:00 P.M. - Monday- Februrary 15, 2016 at the Bob Fork Holiness Church, Bear Branch, Ky.
INTERMENT: Sizemore Family Cemetery, Bear Branch, Ky.
* FULL MILITARY RITES WILL BE OBSERVED BY THE LESLIE COUNTY DAV. CHAPTER # 133. You may offer your condolences to the Sizemore family @ ww.dwaynewalkerfuneralhome.com
PALLBEARERS: Matthew Whitehead, Dennis Johnson, Rod Ledford, Greg Begley, Bill Sizemore, Bob Sizemore, Lige Sizemore, Jr. Jamie Sizemore, Roy Daniels, Doyle "Peanut" Gay & Timmy Ray Estep.