Augustus "Gus" Sizemore age 76 of Caryville passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the Tennova Healthcare Center in Knoxville. Gus was born on August 12, 1936 in East Bernstadt, KY to the late James and Guila Ponder Sizemore. He loved the Lord and took pride in helping others. Gus was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing, trucking, farming, building and baking hams. Gus was a jokester and enjoyed making people laugh. He will be dearly missed. In Addition to his parents, Gus is preceded in death by step children, Jimmy and Karen McCart; Brother, Glen Sizemore; Uncle, Ralph Sizemore and special nephew, Ricky Mills.
Survived by:
Wife of 24 years.Wanda Jean Sizemore of Caryville
Sons.Edwin Ernest Sizemore and wife Rhonda of Ohio
Nathan McCart of Caryville
DaughtersRegina Oswald and husband Luke of Ohio
Brittany Sizemore of Caryville
Shellina Sizemore of Caryville
Brother.Jerry Dean Sizemore of Kansas
GrandchildrenJordan Paige McMart, Chelsea Sizemore, Jennifer
Battaglia and Mitchell Oswald
Great Grandchildren.Gavin, William and Lorenzo Battaglia
Aunts..Janie and Cora Jean
Uncle..Charles
A host of other family and friends
The family will receive friends at the Holley-Gamble Funeral home in Lake City on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 for 12:00-2:00PM with the funeral service to follow at 2:00PM with the Rev. Alvis Richardson officiating. Gus's interment will follow at the Queener Cemetery in Caryville. You may also view Gus's guestbook online at www.holleygamblefh.com. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City in charge of all arrangements.