Ora "Blue" John Sizemore

Ora "Blue" John Sizemore, 75, of Wooton, Kentucky departed this life on Thursday, October 29,2026 at the hospice care center in Hazard, KY.  Ora "Blue" was born September 01, 1951 in Perry County to the late George and Georgia Campbell Sizemore.

Ora "Blue" retired from the board of education, and earlier in his life, he worked in rodeos.  He was an avid outdoorsman; hunting, fishing, gardening and farming were the hobbies that brought the greatest joy to his life.  He also treasured his dog, "Anna Marie".

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Dewey "Cowboy" Campbell.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Bales Sizemore of Wooton, KY; a son John Sizemore of Hazard, KY; two daughters Harriet Neace and Margaret Sizemore; One brother Logan Sizemore; two special cousins Mike Miller of Wooton, KY, and Edith Collett (Who he loved like a sister) of Stinnett, KY; Nephews he raised as his own Christopher Bales (and his children that called him Grandpa: Andrew Bales, Kisha Bales, Danita Holbrook, and Roman Holbrook), Jeremiah Bales, and Joey David Bales;  A host of nieces, nephews, and friends also survive his passing. 

A graveside service for Mr. Ora "Blue" John Sizemore will be held at 11a.m. - Saturday, November 14, 2026 at the Pennington Cemetery at Wooton, KY with Stevie McDaniel's officiating.

Interment will follow with Christopher Bales, Jerimiah Bales, Joey Bales, Brady Couch, Michael Couch, and Aiden serving as pallbearers.

Arrangements are being handled carefully under the direction of Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home.