C.L. (Charles) Kizzie was born on July 18, 1947 to Cleota and Celia Mae Carson Kizzie.

He attended school at Madisonville ISD.

After graduation he began his career as a cook.

Later on after moving to Mexia, Texas, He held various positions in other fields, with the longest being at the Mexia Rock Crusher (25 Years) he was a "Jack of all trades".

Mr. Kizzie was preceded in death by both parents, step-father Leslie Gilbert, a son Charles Kizzie, brother Sidney Kizzie and grandson Ian Spence

Those left to cherish his memories are:

Wife: Henrietta Cooper, Mexia, Texas, Sons:Charles (Yolanda) Cooper, Mexia, TX, Cornelious (Tara) Cooper, Waco, TX, Reginald Kizzie, Dallas, TX, Daughters: Alma Cooper and Carlier Cooper, Mexia, TX, Mary Cooper, Arlington, 17 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren. Sister: Mary Gilbert, Madisonville, Texas, Sister-in-law: Dorothy Palmer (Willie B) Dallas, Texas, Special Niece: Shirley Kimbrough (Jesse) Mexia, Texas, Special Nephews: John Washington, Dallas, Texas and Wilford Keggins- Dallas, Texas. A host of other relatives and friends.