William Daley Sizemore

William Daley Sizemore was a man who never waivered in his walk with the Lord. He was a true example of a “Man of God”, and touched many lives for Christ. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He treasured time spent with friends and family. He passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, July 31st, 2023. He was 88 years old.

Born on September 21, 1934, in Covel, West Virginia. He enjoyed playing cowboys and Indians with his brother Bob and cousins as a child. He would leave home in the mornings to go on adventures into the woods and return at dusk. He liked train hopping as a teen for fun. He pridefully graduated from Collins High School in 1955. He served honorably in the Air Force achieving the rank of Airman while earning a Good Conduct Medal of Honor Award. While in the Air Force, he surrendered his life to Christ through The Navigators. He worked for White Westinghouse for 23 years and was recognized for inventing a part for the air conditioner.

He waited patiently for 26 years for the Lord to bring him a Godly wife. He took Shirley on a blind date in 1958. She lived in West Virginia, and he resided in Columbus Ohio. He proposed to her in 1960 at a gas station. They were married in July 1961.

He humbly served in many areas of service within the church from Sunday School Superintendent, Youth Leader, teacher, children’s worker, choir, board member, janitor, and carpenter.

He loved to fly, was very artistic, and enjoyed the beauty of flowers, and music.

He peacefully was reunited in Heaven with his loving wife Shirley of 57 years. He was preceded by death by his father, Miles Ellis Sizemore, his mother, Annie Mae (Vest); along with 14 siblings Luther, Jessie, Mabel, Junior, Carl, Ethel, Ruth, Helen, Jean, June, David, Patricia, Jack, Beverly, and Robert.

William is survived by his two precious daughters and their families: Jeanette Dunn with her husband Michael Dunn, and Joyce Huffman with her husband Timothy Huffman. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren: Michael Dunn and his wife Kristen, Nathan Dunn and his wife Clare, Allison Heilman and her husband Cory, Elizabeth “Charlee” Huffman, Kashaylin Dunn and Kamiyah Dunn. Nine great-grandchildren: Noah, Natalie, Rilynn, Addison, Anderson, Kayseen, Jamison, Pierson, and James (known to Grandad as Jimmie Joe). A host of nieces, nephews, and other beloved relatives and friends.

A visitation will be held at First Alliance Church 1919 E Edgewood Drive Lakeland, FL 33803 on Saturday, August 5, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Funeral Services will be held at First Alliance Church, on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.

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Donations can be made to https://sarasotawreaths.com/ and https://oasischurch.ag/give

William will be laid to rest with his wife at Sarasota National Cemetery on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in Sarasota, Florida. All are welcome.

Psalms 27:4

One thing I ask the Lord, this is what I seek:

that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,

to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple.

Daddy’s favorite verses:

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Him who gives me strength.

Revelations 3:20

Behold I stand at the door, and knock,

if any man hears my voice, and open the door,

I will come in to him and will sup with him, and he with me.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WellsMemorial.com for the Sizemore family.