James Sizemore, Sr.

James Richard Sizemore, Sr., 70, of Spartanburg, died Friday, March 4, 2011, at Mary Black Memorial Hospital. Born July 31, 1940 in Converse, SC, he was the son of the late Carroll C. and Ruby Estelle Crossley Sizemore. He was a commercial construction superintendent, of the Baptist faith, a 35-year Mason, a member of the Builders Association, and a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Lucretia Hartzog Sizemore; three sons, James Richard Sizemore, Jr. and his fiancé Karen Brandenburg of Greer, Gregory Lee and Lisa Sizemore of Lyman, and Darwin Carroll Sizemore of Spartanburg; three grandchildren, Shaun Barrett, Taylor Sizemore, and Christopher Sizemore; one great-grandson, Luke Barrett; a brother, Gary R. (Laura) Sizemore of Freeport, TX; and a sister, Nancy (Michael) McDonald of Campobello, SC. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Monday, March 7, 2011, at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, conducted by the Rev. Tim Hackett and the eulogy given by Mr. Jack A. Linder. Visitation will follow the service at the graveside. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 3535 Pelham Road, Suite 101, Greenville, SC 29615. The family is at the home, 3730 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James R. Sizemore, Sr. please visit our Sympathy Store.