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Pete Dorsey Sizemore

1930 - 2015

BORN

1930

DIED

2015

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Short Funeral Services Inc - Georgetown Chapel

609 E Market St

Georgetown, Delaware

Pete Sizemore Obituary

Pete Dorsey Sizemore

AGE: 84 • Georgetown



Pete Dorsey Sizemore, aged 84, of Georgetown, Delaware, entered rest while at home in the presence of his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and uncle to many beloved nieces and nephews.

Pete was born in West Virginia. He graduated from Clay High School, where he played baseball, basketball, and was the quarterback for the football team. Upon graduation, he served as a Gunner's Mate in the US Navy during the Korean War. After his tour of duty, he graduated from Glenville State College and returned to his alma mater as a teacher and coach. His family relocated to Delaware in 1962, where Pete taught Driver Education in four school districts. In another career transition, Pete worked as the Supervisor of School Bus Transportation, serving Western Sussex County until his retirement. Pete filled his life with the love of family and friends, and enjoyed gardening, sports, horse racing, hunting and fishing. He was a 47-year member of the Grace United Methodist Church and a Master Mason of the Clay County Lodge No. 97.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lambert and Goldie Sizemore; brothers, Jack, Bill, and Jim; and sister, Nell.

Pete's family dearly loved him and will miss him. He is survived by his wife, Emilie Sizemore; sister, Nancy Cruickshanks; two brothers, Ned Sizemore and, his wife, Doris, and Jerry Sizemore and, his wife, Ellen; two sons, Chris Sizemore and, his wife, Linda, and Todd Sizemore and, his wife, Kristine; and four grandchildren, Luke Sizemore and, his wife, Allison, Chelsea Sizemore and, her husband, Matthew Gibbons, Kassy Sizemore, and Abby Sizemore.

A celebration of Pete's life will be held at Grace United Methodist Church, 7 S. King St., Georgetown, DE 19947 on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 1:00pm; friends and family may call starting at 12:00pm. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Services, Georgetown, DE.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Pete's memory may be made to Grace United Methodist Church.

Published by The News Journal on Mar. 23, 2015.
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I smile when I think of you at some of the meetings we had in Dover . You were always good for a laughter ! Miss those days , but your in a better place ! Joe

Joe Sudimak

Friend

March 17, 2021

Is there a driver shortage in Heaven ! ☺ Joe

March 17, 2020

Rose and I wish to express our deepest condolences to Emily, Chris, Todd and family. Pete and I worked at the Georgetown School District and Sussex Central for many years. Pete was a devoted family man, all around nice and respected individual. His competitive spirit and religious convictions certainly guided his way of life. He will certainly be missed by all. We deeply regret being unable to attend the services and will keep everyone in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.

Ray & Rose Barkauskie

March 26, 2015

Pete demonstrated significant patience and understanding while serving as my mentor in the area transportation office.
I truly appreciate the time he spent with me.

Larry Saltarelli

March 26, 2015

Mr. Sizemore was a great driver ed teacher. He taught me how to drive. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family. Mrs. Sizemore was the best PE teacher and coach at Georgetown High School.

Barbara Houck-Moore

March 25, 2015

We have many fond memories of Pete: professional and efficient -- and a lot of fun when after hours. A fine man!

Steve Schwartz

March 25, 2015

RIP

Sizemore Kristine

March 25, 2015

Only a man like Pete could understand the responsibilities of transporting his Children to school and home safetly each & every day !

Joe Sudimak

March 24, 2015

To my old Transportation Buddy , Rest In Peace ! Joe Sudimak R C S D

March 24, 2015

Our love and condolences to Emmie and the family in the death of their dear Pete. Herald and Patsy Baughman

Herald and Patsy Baughman

March 24, 2015

So sorry to hear Pete passed away,...u have my deepest condolences and prayers to all of his family,

Martha Sizemore-Hudson

March 23, 2015

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