Ray “Possum” Sizemore passed away July 22 at Pineville Community Hospital. He was born August 19,1938 in Rella KY. He was a 8 year Army Vet, also he was employed by Brock Cable for 10 years and the Bell County Board of Education as a janitor for 17 years.
He was proceeded in death by his father James Sizemore, mother Cleo Woolum Sizemore and his loving son Michael Sizemore; December 25, 2006. Three sisters; Irene Collett, Loudene Smith and Neilly Collett.
He leaves behind his loving wife Mary Sizemore of 51 years. Loving son David Sizemore and his granddaughter he loved so much Katelynn Sizemore and two loving daughter-in-laws Chris Sizemore and Karen Saylor Sizemore, two brothers Albert and Paul Sizemore. Adopted grandchildren who loved him so much Stephen Collett, Angel Collett, Stephanie and Jay Brock, Jared and Cameron Saylor. Two brother-in-laws Gene and Jimmy Collett. Sister-in-law Wanda Collett.
The family will receive friends at the Arjay Pentecostal Church Monday July 25, 2011 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Honorary Pallbearers will be Al Brock, Connie Brock, and Ed Durham. Pallbearers will be Steve Collett, Stephen Collett, Jay Brock, Billy Collett and Joe Cook.
Graveside services will be held 1:00 p.m. at the Sizemore family Cemetery. July 26, 2011 at Arjay Ky with lifelong friend Kenneth Carnes presiding.
The Brooks-Durham Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Sizemore Family.