Lyle E. Sizemore, 87, of Du Quoin, passed away at 1:05 A.M., Monday, July 28, 2025 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Lyle had worked as a foreman and face boss.  He worked at Peabody, Freeman and Galatia Kerr-McGee Coal Mines.  He was a member of Liberty Church in Du Quoin.  Lyle was a United States Army veteran and served in 1957 during peace time.  He was a member of the American Legion and a former Mason.
He was born December 14, 1937 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of Kenneth and Ruth (Stroud) Sizemore.
He married Emma Dennison on October 12, 1957 in Du Quoin, IL and she preceded him in death on June 14, 2013.  He then married Shelby (Fisher) Tilley on September 21, 2014 in Du Quoin, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, three children - Danny Sizemore and wife Wendy of Coulterville, Amy Robinson and husband Robert of Benton, and Rob Tilley of Du Quoin, one brother - Marvin Sizemore and wife Cindy of Du Quoin, grandchildren - Devan Vaughn, Debbie Ruff, Jessica Neal, Michelle Neal, Andrea Beal, Danny Sizemore, Jr., Kaylie Sizemore, Derrick Sizemore, Hunter Sizemore, Robbie Tilley, Chasity Porter, Jodi Vonderhide, Miles Tilley, and Parker Tilley, twenty-two great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, one daughter - Sandra Moss, one son - Mike Tilley, one brother - Danny Sizemore, one sister - Pat Cook and two sisters and one brother in infancy.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, July 31, 2025 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Pastor Hank Fulk officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Thursday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Du Quoin.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the Army National Guard.
Friends may make memorials to Liberty Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.