Roger Allan Sizemore
April 1, 1937 ~ March 17, 2020
Born in:
Grayson, KY
Resided in:
Lawrenceville, GA
The Rev. Dr. Roger Allan Sizemore, of Lawrenceville, GA passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Roger was born in Grayson, KY on April 1, 1937. He was a graduate of Steubenville high school, Steubenville, OH, attended Milligan College (BA), Butler University/Christian Theological Seminary (M Div with honors), East Tennessee State University (MA in Psychology), and the University of Edinburgh, Scotland (PhD in Philosophy and Theology). He attended post doctoral studies programs at Ohio State University, Columbia University and The University of Tuebingen, Germany. He has published “Keeping in Touch”, a book on human potentials and also many essays. Roger was a former professor of Religion at Milligan College and Professor of Psychology at the Citadel.He was an ordained minister for the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in GA, having served as pastor for congregations in Kingwood, TX, Brooks, GA, Savannah, GA, Tucker, GA, Glasgow, KY and Marietta, GA. He was the former Dean and President of Phillips Theological Seminary, Enid, OK. He was the owner of The Sizemore Consulting Group. Roger is preceded in death by his parents, Rev Alva D Sizemore, Juanita Conley Sizemore, and his grandson, Hunter Sizemore. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Talley Sizemore; sons, Adam (Julie) Sizemore of Tampa, FL, Stacey (Doreen) Sizemore of Columbia, S.C., Dr. Kent (Stacie) Sizemore of Pendleton, S.C.; daughters, Teresa T Henderson, Cleveland, GA and Tamara Talley, Lawrenceville, GA. Brother, Larry (Donna) Sizemore of Marietta, GA, two nieces, one nephew, 13 grandchildren, and one great-grandson. Memorials can be made to The New Church Development for The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Georgia, 2370 Vineville Ave, Macon, GA 31204; Morris Brown College 2020 Capitol Campaign, c/o Coach Solomon Brannan, 2500 Cascade Rd., SW, Atlanta, GA 30311; or to a charity of your choice. A Memorial service will be announced at a later date to celebrate the life of Dr. Roger A. Sizemore. Arrangements by Wages & Sons Funeral Home, 1031 Lawrenceville Highway Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Online condolences may be expressed by www.wagesandsons.com.
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I was privileged to know and minister with Roger. May God grant him peace
Sorry to hear of Roger”s passing. Praying for Brenda, Tamara and family. Roger was an inspiration to us .
The family of Dr. Sizemore are due the highest “Thank You” for allowing this dedicated servant to persist in his determination to revive our spirits and the soul of our Dear Morris Brown. He modeled the behavior that must be embraced by all who claim to believe and care about Mankind, especially students, and the entire Family called Morris Brown College.
Jeff and I are so very sorry to hear of Rogers passing. We are praying for Brenda and the rest of the family.
Brenda, Jody and I are sorry for your loss. Please know that we will be lifting you and your family up in prayer.
Oh the year’s we had with Roger an you Brenda, Roger married us an buried us, he taught John an I so much u an ur family will always b in our hearts an prayers
I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of Roger. He was a remarkable man with un lifted gifts of the spirit. He will be missed.
Roger was like a member of our family. He presided over numerous family weddings, funerals and family events. He was our pastor for many years and a longtime friend and confidant. My heart and prayers go out to Brenda and his family. He will always be remembered by us and I feel honored to have known him.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss Brenda. I will be praying for you. Just remember God is good all the time. Pray He will be there for you.
Roger and I go all the way back to his first year as a student in Milligan College, to studying Hebrew together at CTS, followed by many theological discussions right up to a few months ago. Along the way, he earned my highest respect for his insights, his imagination, his dedication, his warm encouragement of others, and his creative application of his many gifts. I am in shock at his death, and I will truly and deeply miss him.
Dr Sizemore came to us in a time of transition when our ministers who we loved very much retired and he provided the leadership we needed during this difficult time. As chair of the search committee at that time I will be forever grateful for his ministry to us
Roger was someone I deeply respected. May comfort his family in the days ahead.
I still have my copy of “Keeping in Touch” from Roger’s days as Unitarian Minister and counselor in Columbia. I was just a lonely and confused kid in the Army in 1972 and Roger provided important guidance and support during that phase of my life. I am sorry that his years in Columbia as Unitarian Fellowship leader were not included in this obituary. Perhaps Unitarian beliefs did not square with the beliefs he espoused later in life. Maybe he had repudiated and distanced himself from that period of his life. But he influenced many people in Columbia and was instrumental in the early growth and health of the Fellowship. I just learned of his death tonight though it occurred several years ago. May he rest in peace in the arms of his Lord. And may his family cherish loving memories forever. Bill Hogue, Columbia, SC.