Danny William Sizemore, 73, of Du Quoin, passed away at 5:36 A.M., Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the Herrin Hospital.
Danny had been a mine manager for the coal mines. He had also been owner and operator of Big Dan's Backyard Barbeque. Danny was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Du Quoin. He was a United States Navy veteran during the Vietnam War era. Danny volunteered at the Du Quoin Khoury League fields and assisted at the softball and baseball fields at the Du Quoin High School and Middle School. He also volunteered his time at the Du Quoin Tourism Holiday Lights Fair and the Du Quoin Special Olympics.
He was born May 5, 1948 at Du Quoin, IL, the son of Kenneth and Ruth (Stroud) Sizemore.
He married Donna Kay Haynes on June 17, 1967 at Du Quoin, IL and she preceded him in death on April 21, 2018.
He is survived by four children - Kenneth Sizemore and wife Kimberly, Brant Sizemore and wife Stephanie, Lyli Witcher and husband Bryan and Dru Sizemore, all of Du Quoin, ten grandchildren, one great grandchild, one sister - Patricia Cook of Du Quoin and two brothers - Lyle Sizemore and wife Shelby and Marvin Sizemore and wife Cindy, all of Du Quoin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two nephews - Jarrod Sizemore and Jeremy Sizemore.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Second Baptist Church in Du Quoin with Rev. Gerald Wright officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Friday at the church.
Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park at Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the family and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.