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I have felt so very lifted up in the last two weeks.
My family and I are working our way to our new normal. We are missing Lee very much. However, we know he is well and we rejoice that he is home with the Lord. We are OK. God does not promise that we will not experience difficulties. He does promise to protect us and be with us. In the last days and weeks His love and care-- through the thoughts, words, prayers, and actions of many special friends--has been abundant!
I have wanted to post several times in the past two weeks. It has been difficult to know where to start. Today I have decided to just start. I think I need to "talk" some about the journey of the last two weeks. Today I want to share Lee's Home Going servicewith you. It was a special time for all of us.
This is Lee's eulogy, written by his family, that was printed in the order of service. BTW--Until now I have not shared our last name on this blog. Although I have mentioned that Lee was a video producer for Lifeway, I have not revealed the names of the people with whom Lee worked. However, I think that now--since so many of you have read the LPM Blog--I'll just go ahead and talk about that just a little bit in this post.
Lee Sizemore
Elza Lee Sizemore. Jr., age 62, went home to be with his Lord on March 22, 2008. Lee leaves, to cherish his memory, his wife of 39 years Myrna Curry Sizemore; son Greg Sizemore and his wife Audré’; son Kevin Sizemore and his wife Holly; and grandchildren, Luke and Ella Sizemore and Joshua and Spoony Sizemore; brother, Jack Sizemore (Charlotte); niece Becky Clary (T.L) and family; sister-in-law, Barbara Curry Seals (W.M); step mother-in-law Rachel Curry; step sister-in-law Carol Bowdish; and many other treasured relatives from the Sizemore and Curry families.
Lee was preceded in death by his father, Elza Lee Sizemore, Sr.; mother, Emma Hay Sizemore; infant daughter, Dawn Marie; beloved brother-in-law Charles Curry; and sister-in-law, Jeannette Curry Anderson.
Lee was born in Virginia, July 12, 1945, to parents Elza Lee, Sr. and Emma Hay Sizemore. He grew up in Tazewell, VA and moved with his parents to Bradenton, FL after graduating from high school in 1962. He attended Manatee Jr. College and the University of South Florida, graduating with a B.A. in English and journalism in 1967. Lee received a Masters in Religious Education from Southwestern Seminary in Ft. Worth, TX in June of 1969. He married Myrna Curry in Ft. Worth in 1969 and they moved to Nashville in 1971.
Lee’s greatest joy in life was his family. He delighted in being with his sons, and later their wives, and his grandchildren. He was always ready to attend a basketball or soccer game, piano recital, school or church program, or any other event in which one of them was participating. Of all the names and titles he acquired during his life, none were sweeter or more important to him than “Poppy” when spoken by one of his grandchildren.
When he signed up for anything, Lee had a driving passion to be completely committed. He rarely missed any practices or games in which his sons played; he often was their coach. He was involved in various committee and ministry teams at church, often in leadership positions. Certainly he felt the calling to express himself creatively during his 35 years of service at the Baptist Sunday School Board, later renamed Lifeway. While there he served in a number of capacities, starting as assistant editor of Home Life magazine and finishing as a senior producer/editor of multi-media projects.
Lee expressed his desire to be involved in doing the work for which God called him, to the point of saying he did not want to outlive his ability to be involved in some sort of ministry. Even while confined to a bed, he still was able to write and edit pieces for Christ to the World (an organization dedicated to spreading the Gospel around the world). His family believes that God honored his wish to be involved in ministry until the end of his life, and then He graciously and peacefully took Lee home.
Family and friends are meeting together today to honor Lee’s love of the Lord and his life. Pastor, Dr. Poly Rouse, will officiate the service, assisted by Lee’s dear friends Dale McCleskey, Beth Moore, James Shelton, Travis Cottrell, and Dan Arterburn.
Pallbearers are members of the video crew that Lee worked with for many years. They are Rick Simms, Steve Fralick, Tim Cox, Eddie Bellar, Steve Bates, Bill Cox, Danny Ayala, and Steve Goostree. These friends traveled all over the world with Lee. They carried Lee and his wheelchair up many slopes and through many cities. It is only fitting that they carry him on this final journey.
Honorary Pallbearers are the employees of Digital Media Publishing and Publishing Services of Lifeway Christian Resources.
On a personal note, the family wishes to thank the labors of so many people who helped Lee and Myrna during the last three years of Lee’s life. Because Lee required constant supervision, a requirement of all ventilator patients, Myrna was unable to leave the home often. We know God gives grace even in the midst of suffering. The countless phone calls, emails, cards and messages sent by friends, the numerous visits to the hospital and home by the ministerial staff at Hermitage Hills Baptist Church, the frequent visits by friends from Lifeway, and the special efforts made by Jim Johnston, Keith Smyser, Richard Barnes, Kevin Brewer, Betsy Wedekind, James “Doc” Shelton, and Joy and Richard Dodge leave loving memories.
Many other neighbors, friends, and the staff of Glengarry School all provided support in many and varied ways. Be assured that all of these acts of kindness during Lee’s long illness helped boost the spirits of the Sizemore family and Myrna in particular. Please accept a sincere and gracious thank you for your love and support during an emotional season of life for the Sizemore family.
A video memorial to Lee can be found at Making Everlasting Memories by accessing www.mem.com.
The service was just what we wanted it to be. Lee had chosen all the people who participated and all the songs that were sung. Travis Cottrell sang, "Be Thou My Vision." Travis sings at Beth's Events and traveled with Lee and crew many times. A video of this hymn is in the Jesus the One and Only Bible Study. Dan Arterburn, who has been one of our pastor's and a friend for almost thirty years sang Amazing Grace and led the congregation in Worthy of Worship and Victory in Jesus.
Dale McClesky, Beth Moore, and James Shelton spoke about their friendships with Lee, his life, his love of his family, and his witness for Christ. Dale and Beth have been Lee's friends for years--The three of themhave traveled the world together preparing Bible studies so that others can know more of Jesus. James is a dear family friend and a colleague of our son, Greg. Our pastor, Poly Rouse, spoke about the impact of Lee's life on others and offered the plan of salvation which was so important to Lee. We could not have asked for a better tribute to Lee and his life than what these friends offered at this service.
Lee had asked that his friends be involved--and they were. He had asked that we worship God--and we did. He had asked us to rejoice that he was with the Lord--and we did. What a blessing to share this time with family and friends!
Psalm 116:15
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.
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Myrna, It has taken me a while to realize the connections that Lee had in his ministry and to see how Beth Moore was connected to it all. I had never heard of BM until the last year. (You can tell that I wasn't a Baptist, huh?)
Anyway, I loved reading about Lee's life and ministry and seeing how the Lord used him. I am sure that the Lord has said, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant."
Now our prayers are for you as you mourn the loss of your wonderful husband. We pray and ask God to heal your heart and fill it up with Him. May you heal quickly and that you can go on in your ministry to women.
Thank you for introducing me to the Bible Study. At the time both of us were hit hard. You with several deaths in your family and me with shingles. We may have been knocked down, but we were not knocked out!
May God's grace be upon you today and in the coming days. May you feel the goodness of His Love.
This was so fitting and so beautiful. Just perfect for all Lee has done and most of all, the people he has touched.
I, for one, thank you for sharing him with those of us who benefitted so much over the years.
I also thank you for sharing your journey here on this blog. All of us will have to face this difficult time sooner or later, in one form or another.
It is so good and so right that sisters across the country, and perhaps the world, should bouy one another up in prayer and support.
We love you Myrna! Welcome back!!
Oh Myrna, I wept my way through this post with you and read it to Mickey. What a wonderful send off to his great reward with our GREAT GOD.
Paul tell us to run the race until it is done, and that is what your Lee did. I know how very pleased and proud you were to be his wife and partner for 39 years. I know God has great things left for you to do as you continue to run your race set before you.
((hugs)) Susan
Hi Myrna- I'm so glad you are back and sounding so strong. It's obvious Jesus is your strength.
What a beautiful salute to your wonderful husband. I hadn't put two and two together until Amanda left a comment about the loss of Lee. All I can say is thank you for sharing him with all the women of the world - who have grown spiritually and will never be the same because of his good work.
I still continue to pray for you, every time the Lord brings you to my mind. It is an honor to "know" you - you have become a spiritual mentor to me.
So wonderful to have a post from you dear Myrna! What a wonderful tribute to your husband and all that he did while on this earth. I too can just hear our Lord saying to him "well done thou good and faithful servant" These are the words that we all yearn to hear when we go to be with the Lord. Know that you are surrounded in prayer not only by friends and family but by your blogging community friends as well! xoxoxo
Bless you, Myrna.
Myrna,
How blessed you were with such a godly husband...even in death you
see God's goodness....
My thoughts and prayers are with you....In His Love....Betty @ Country
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That was a wonderful eulogy for Lee, Myrna. It does sound as though he led a very faith based life, inspiring all of those around him. I am certain that he has been given his well earned reward in heaven. Our prayers continue as you struggle though life without him.
What a beautiful tribute Myrna. What a very special man. I am so thankful that you have such precious memories and the promise of seeing him again.
I pray that as you work your way through this with the Lord He will minister peace and comfort and His wonderful loving presence. Blessings to you and to your family Myrna. You are so dear.
Hi Myrna, I very much enjoyed reading Lee's eulogy, even though I was there, it is hard to take it all in during these times.
I so enjoyed your visit with Kevin, Holly & the boys. It was good to see you "OUT" again, and always enjoy our talks. You are such an inspiration to me, I know that I say it alot, but I really mean it and want you to know this.
I Love You, Wanda
That is exactly the kind of memorial service I love to attend - what a blessing to celebrate his life, even as you mourn his death. I didn't realize he was so young - it seems young now. I know he is enjoying his time with his Lord! I am so thankful that you have such a great circle around you. Just think, he is there with baby Dawn!
Dear Myrna,
It's wonderful to see you post again. This was such a wonderful tribute to your beloved Lee.
My prayers are with you and I know your many memories are bringing you such comfort these days.
xo
Myrna,
I can tell you are a real strong woman, and you will be okay. That doesn't mean it will be easy for you, but you will be fine.
I have a dear friend who works for Lifeway. She's been there several years and is getting ready to retire soon.
Thank you for sharing all that you have shared here. I will continue to pray for you and your family in your time of sorrow.
To be away from the body is to be present with the Lord.
What a celebration heaven must have been having the day Lee was welcomed home.
Thanks for sharing your life with all of us who have grown to love you so.
May His praise continually be on our lips.
So very beautiful, dear Myrna...He was truly a man used of God and what a legacy he leaves for his family...as well, as in his ministry.
(((HUGS))) to you, dear friend!
Ms. Myrna I don't know if you remember me. I am Holly's friend, I am sitting here with tears at this beautiful tribute to a wonderful Godly Man. You all were so blessed to have him. I will keep you and all of your family in my prayers. I pray for God's comfort and care to be with you in the coming weeks. Please know you have many friends and loved ones who are here for you. You are a sweet woman, I can tell by reading your blog. I am so thankful for my friendship with Kevin and Holly. My family will pray for your family during this time of loss. God bless and keep you.
Hugs!!
Sheila
Today is March 31, 2009. I have just finished Day 5, week 6 of Beth Moore's Esther study. And I felt an immediate need to send a thank you to your family... for Lee's gift... without a doubt... inspired by God. His works here on Earth are continuing! Touching lives! Changing people! My heart goes out to your family for your loss... the earthly pain of death is hard. Bless you all as you continue your own ministries. (I found this page through a google search... and hope it wasn't an intrusion on your privacy.)
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