Obituary for Daniel Arthur Sizemore

DANIEL ARTHUR SIZEMORE

Daniel Arthur Sizemore, 70, of Connersville, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Reid Health in Richmond. He was born on September 3, 1950, in Fayette County, and is the son of the late Arthur Sizemore and Amanda Friend Sizemore. On January 27, 1974, he married Connie Faye Steele, and they were able to share almost 30 years together before she passed in 2002.

At the age of 18, Daniel enlisted with the United States Army, where he served for nearly 18 years as a tank driver. He then joined the National Guard where he served for eight years, officially retiring as a recruiter. He was a member of the V.F.W., the Am Vets, and the Connersville American Legion Post #1. He retired from Roots after 30 years, in 2001.

Daniel was a dedicated family man and especially cherished the time he was able to spend with his grandkids. He also enjoyed going fishing and mushroom hunting.

He will be dearly missed by his daughter, Christina (Burley) Coleman, of Connersville; his son, Daniel Ray (Heather) Sizemore, of Connersville; a brother, Carl (Ella) Sizemore; a sister, Addie Mustin; three grandchildren, David Herschel Meredith Jr., Starrlyn Meredith, and Selena Meredith; a step-grandson, Trevor Coleman; along with four great-grandchildren, Deia Meredith, Elijah Dalton, Maryssa Meredith, and Liam Meredith.

Along with his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Andrew and David Sizemore, and two sisters, Mary Mullins and Roberta Derringer.

Visitation for Daniel will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2021, from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m., at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, Connersville. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m., at the funeral home, with Pastor Lester Rose officiating. Burial will follow in Lick Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to assist the family, through the funeral home.