Loy L. Mize

Loy L. Mize, age 70 of Seymour, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2003. Mr. Mize was a lifelong farmer and was also a building contractor and developer. He was a member of Old Time Gospel Church where he served as Trustee. He was preceded in death by his parents John (J.B.) and Anna Bell Pierce Mize; twin brother Roy Mize; sister Georgie Ruth Mize; step-grandson Joseph Arwood. Survivors: Devoted wife of 48 years: Betty Jo Blalock Mize Daughter and son-in-law: Judy and James (Jim) Arwood Grandchildren: Wayne and Misty Williams, Jenny and Brian Cook Great-grandchild: Brandon Williams Step-grandchildren: James (Jimbo) and Marcia Arwood, Joe and Tyler Arwood Step great-grandson: Jackson Arwood Sister and brother-in-law: Frankie and Roy Baker Sister-in-law: Mildred Henderson Brother-in-law and wife: John Edd and Katie Blalock Sisters-in-law: Earnestine Blalock and Charleen Mize Nieces and nephews: Brenda and David Branam, Donna Sue Mize, Dewayne Mize, Jane and Frank Shirrel, JoAnn Blalock, Jimmy and Susie Blalock, Debbie and Bobby Irwin, Laura and Amy Blalock Host of friends Funeral service 2 PM Sunday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. W.A. Galyon and Rev. Don Cooper officiating. Interment will follow in Knob Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wayne Blalock, Ted Campbell, Gene Rogers, Gene Ownby, David Babb, and Howard Pitner. The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Saturday and 1-2 PM Sunday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)