William B. ‘Willis’ Sizemore, 58, a former resident of South Whitley, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, at his sister’s home in Wabash County.

William “Wills” was born in Prestonsburg, Ky., on Dec. 31, 1955, to Henry and Bess (Hubbard) Sizemore.

His formative years were spent in South Whitley with his father, and in 2008 he moved to live with his sister, Janet (Rodney) Schilling.

He is survived by sisters, Janet (Rodney) Schilling of North Manchester, Arie Sue (Terry) Mann of Wabash, Louise (Gareth) Rodman of Wabash, Henrietta (Robert) Leonard of Wabash, Blanche Kilander of South Whitley, Dora (Bruce) Gable of South Whitley; 11 nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Juanita (Jim) Castle; brother, Jim Sizemore; and brother-in-law, Mike Kilander.

The funeral service were held at Friday, Nov. 21, at Smith and Sons Miller Chapel in South Whitley with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial was in South Whitley Cemetery.

For those who wish memorials may be made to the Special Olympics