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Roy KIZER Obituary
R.D. was born in Austin, Texas at Lions Municipal Golf Course in the greens keeper's house. R.D., his six brothers and one sister were raised on that course. He started out caddying after school and on weekends.
He attended Austin High and was a member of the Maroon golf team. In 1955, he joined the Marine Corps Reserves and graduated from Austin High in 1956.
In June of 1957, he married the former Gloria Johnson and they had two children. R.D. joined the Marines in 1961 which was a tradition in his family. He served in Viet Nam and was proud of the service to his country.
In 1966, R.D. began his career as a golf professional as an assistant pro at Morris Williams G. C. He accepted his first head pro job in 1967 in Bowie, TX and followed at other courses in Cuero, San Augustine, Kerrville, Rockdale, and Lindale.
In December of 1984, R.D. married the former Judith Carson.
After several trips to North Carolina, R.D. fell in love with the area and in 2011 moved to Franklin. He spent his time playing golf, gardening, and fishing in the stream that ran through his yard.
R.D. was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Viola Kizer, brother, Joe Kizer, sister-in-law, Esther Kizer, and son-in-law, Graham Matthews.
He is survived by his wife, Judith Kizer, daughter, Sheryl Matthews, son and daughter-in-law, David & Kim Kizer, grandson, Graham Matthews, granddaughters, Meredith Matthews, Meagan Kizer and Shelby Sutton, brothers and sisters-in-law, Milton & Dorothy Kizer, Ray & Sharon Kizer, Gib & Debbie Kizer, brothers, Emil Kizer, Edwin Kizer, sister and brother-in-law, Susie and Richard Gibson and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Dec. 5 at 2:00 PM at the Lions Municipal Clubhouse 2901 Enfield Rd. Austin, TX 78703.
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Steve Trafton
December 2, 2013
I offer my deepest sympathies to your family. The golfing community has lost a wonderful gentleman.
Kay Braziel
November 30, 2013
Blessings to the Kizer family from the Braziel family. Those of us in the class of '56 from Austin High have very happy memories of a joyful friend. We are so sorry for your loss. In His love and ours, John and Kay Pinckney Braziel
November 29, 2013
My sympathy is extended to the Kizer Family. RD and I grew up in the same area and attended Mathews, Allen and SFA together. He was a great guy. At our 50th high school reunion he brought down the house with his comedic talent. He made his living at something he loved; we all should be so fortunate. God's blessing to his loved ones.
Dorothy Wooten Palmer
November 26, 2013
I could not have asked for a better father-in-law! R.D. was so much fun to be around...he loved life, was always positive, supportive and had such great one-liners. I cherish and am thankful for his most recent visit to Austin in August and the memories we made the week he and Judy spent with us. And, I will be eternally grateful to Dad Kizer for Roy David Kizer, III! Your son carries on your legacy Dad--honor, integrity and yes, even your corny one-liners. Love you forever, Kim
Carla Kizer Baker
November 26, 2013
Our family has lost a beloved member who will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Judi, Sheryl, David, Kim, and all of R.D.'s grandchildren as they adjust to life without him. Uncle R.D. was a larger-than-life, fun-loving man, and my family and I will all miss him greatly.
Doe Davis Knower
November 24, 2013
I was so sorry to hear about R.D.....I went to school with him from 1st grade through High School, class of 1956......I know how much he enjoyed going to Klatsch to see all his former school friends and they enjoyed him immensely....he was lots of fun....he was a great guy and loved his country.....a true patriot...and great American....he was one of my email buddies.....I'll miss him as will all his friends.....My deepest sympathies to all of his family
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