Roy Herbert Sizemore of Cherokee, Alabama, passed away on January 1, 2026 at the age of 74. He was born on January 4, 1951 to parents Lecil Sizemore and Pearlie Lindsey.
Roy graduated from Cherokee Vocational High School in 1969 and married Donna shortly after. They spent 56 years together building a life they loved with family being at the center of all they did. Roy was the father to two wonderful children, Todd and Courtney, and was always near to cheer them on in each stage of life.
Roy worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad for 38 injury-free years as a brakeman and conductor. He also served as a Sergeant, U.S. Army Reserve as a military police officer. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, watching football, cooking for a crowd, teaching his son Todd the love of fishing and hunting, and making sure that every desire of Donna’s and Courtney’s hearts were met. Each summer he would spend hours in his garden working hard to make sure there was enough squash, green beans, and corn to share with all of Barton.
Known as Pop Pop or Poppa, Roy was the proud grandfather to one and beloved stand-in grandfather to his nieces and nephew. They will remember popsicles always stocked in the freezer, fishing on Cane Creek, special trips for gas station treats, family trips to the beach or the mountains, and many fun pool days together. He never missed a chance to tell them how proud he was of them.
Roy loved nothing more than taking care of the people he loved most. Whether it was making sure the cars were full of gas, helping a neighbor with a project, sending everyone home with an extra plate of food, helping care for Mamaw Christine and her house, or sharing free advice, Roy led the way in showing what it looks like to be a good husband, father, and friend.
Roy was a member at Barton First Baptist Church.
Roy is preceded in death by his father Lecil, mother Pearlie Lindsey, mother-in-law Christine Wallace; brother Gary, and sister Donna Smith. Roy is survived by his wife Donna; son Todd (Kim), daughter Courtney; granddaughter Abbie; brothers Clyde (Kay) and Wayne, sister Deborah Carrouth; close family Pam Worsham (Steve); Sarah Beth Shepard (Billy), Beau, Cameron, Kate; Blake Worsham (Emily), Tate and Ava; Samantha Wright; (Parker), Charlie; and other in-laws and their families.
Roy’s funeral will be Monday, January 5 at 2:00 at Morrison’s Funeral Home in Cherokee. Visitation will be held from 12:00-2:00 and a graveside service following the funeral at Barton Cemetery. Pallbearers are Tommy Pounders, Mike Wallace, Jason Green, Matt Franks, Scotty Wooten, Keith Malone, Brent Malone, Blake Worsham, and honorary pallbearers are Bill Hutton and Dale Smith.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Roy’s honor to the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center for colon cancer research.
