Eddie Wayne Sizemore

Eddie Wayne Sizemore, 78, passed away on October 24, 2026, at the East Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard, Kentucky.

Born on April 2, 1948, Eddie was a man whose life was centered on family and the enduring bonds he shared with those closest to him. He will be remembered with love by all who knew him and by the family who held such an important place in his heart.

Eddie was a Veteran of the US Navy having served in the Vietnam War. By occupation he was a retired coal miner having worked for Shamrock Coal and James River Coal for 30 years. Eddie had a Associate Degree. He was a devoted member of the Thousandsticks United Methodist Church at Thousandsticks Kentucky where he served as deacon and on the executive council. Eddie was a member of the Leslie Co. DAV Chapter #133. He was a member of the Hyden Masonic Lodge #664, shriner 30-32nd and past Grandmaster. Eddie served as a school board member for the Leslie County School System from 2016-2020. He also was a board member for Kentucky Farm Bureau. 

Eddie enjoyed welding (making tools), hunting, knife-trading, reading his Bible and being involved in the lives of his family. He was also an avid gun collector.

He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Sizemore; his mother, Jimmie Shepherd Sizemore; his loving and devoted wife, Janice Hill Sizemore; and his special sister, Mary Esther.

Eddie leaves behind a family who will continue to cherish his memory. He is survived by his sons, Frank Wayne Sizemore and Andrus of Jackson, Kentucky, and Edward Allen Sizemore and Kevin Stiltner of Lexington, Kentucky. He is also survived by his brothers, John Sizemore and Ella of Berea, Kentucky, and Randy G. Sizemore and Jeannie of Corbin, Kentucky; and by his sisters, Francis Brewer of Corbin, Kentucky, and Amey Wilder and Darren of Corbin, Kentucky.

His memory will also be treasured by his three beloved grandchildren, Slayde Sizemore, Hylton Sizemore, and MaClellan Sizemore. He shared a particularly close bond with his special niece, Michelle Wilson (Wilfred), who was like a daughter to him, and his special nephew, Nick Wilson, who was like a grandson. Their love and devotion were a meaningful part of his life, and his presence will be deeply missed by each of them.

 Funeral: Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home, Hyden, Kentucky

Minister: Rev. Roger Wolfe

Interment: Kentucky Veterans Cemetery South East, Hyden, Kentucky

*Military Rites will be performed by the Leslie Co. DAV Chapter #133*

Pallbearers: Wayne Sizemore, Allen Sizemore, Slayde Sizemore, Hilton Sizemore, Randy Sizemore, Wilfred Wilson, Nick Wilson and Kevin Stiltner

Visitation: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 7:00 P.M., with Masonic Service at 7:30 all at the Dwayne Walker Funeral Home