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1934

DIED

2017

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Edwin Sidebotham Obituary



Edwin Sidebotham, 82, of Greeneville, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Signature HealthCARE Center of Greeneville. He was a retired employee of Giant Food Co. in Baltimore, MD. Survivors include his wife of 56 years: Helen Sidebotham; a son and daughter-in-law: Keith and Jenny Sidebotham; three daughters and two sons-in-law: Debra and John Hobby, Cheryl and Howard Barrett, Rebekah Rottman, all of Baltimore, MD; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. There will be no formal services. Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the Sidebotham family at www.kiserrosehillfuneralhome.com.

Published by Baltimore Sun on Apr. 19, 2017.
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Hey Grandpa, It´s Alexis. It´s been exactly 5 years since you left us. I was very heartbroken when I heard bout your passing. And to this day I still cry whenever your brought up and I start talking bout you. But just so you know..I love and miss you so much. I wish u were here with us. I´m trying to get better at school and succeed at everything make u smile and be proud of me from Heaven. The lord´s gotchu now. I trust him . Til we meet again Grandpa My Guardián Ángel. Rest In Heaven Grandpa

Lexie Valentina

April 18, 2022

Hi Dad!

It's January 20,2019..I'm already tearing up and haven't even written anything. It's coooold here, but I like it! It's supposed to be 12 degrees tomorrow not including the wind chill. Crazy huh?! I uploaded a picture of Jenny & the kids for you to look at. You were in a curious mood in this photo, almost smiling I believe. One of your better days. This year I'll be at my job 19 years...gonna do 20 and call it quits. I found my calling finally. Graphic design and apparel customization. What I do seems to make ppl happy, so that's what I'm gonna do. Mom is good..I call her every week to see what she's up to and how she's feeling. She's been having more good days then bad lately which is good. I'm sure around the anniversary of the Lord calling you home will be hard for her, but our family will be there for her as always. I may go down to see her on Mother's Day, I haven't decided yet. I'll let you know. Ok, I'll talk to you soon...I Love you so much & miss you more than you know.

Keith Sidebotham

Son

January 20, 2019

PopPop Ed,

Just now seeing this online and decided to let you know how things are going. It's been a pretty busy and rough year but I'm pulling through it the best I can. I'm just about done with my Associates i should be done by this December. I decided to go back into the Navy, I've realized that the military is what I'm meant to do and I know you'd be proud. Not a day has gone by that I don't think about you. I will forever hold the nickname Davey Crockett near and dear to my heart since in your last days that's how you remembered be and i couldn't have been happier. Love you always and I know you and everyone else is watching over me, sean, jared and the rest of the family. Love, Davey Crockett

DAVID SIDEBOTHAM

November 15, 2018

I know I'm late on here but...HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!! I lit a candle next to your ashes part of the day, spoke to mom to see how she was..she was ok. I handled it better than I thought I would by keeping my mind occupied. Writing this has me in tears already, I miss you so much, I'd give anything for one more day with you. People say you eventually get over a loved ones passing but I think that was a lie, as a matter of fact..I know it was. Our move date is rapidly approaching...time has flown by. Only 2 more months. We r looking in Johnson City. The schools are much better & the houses are cheaper as well. I can check in on mom from time to time..better than a phone call you know? September is Alzheimer's Awareness month and I've started a fundraiser in your name and will donate 1/2 of the t shirt sales to the Alzheimer's Awareness Foundation to help find a cure. Maybe I can save someone else from the overwhelming heartache of losing someone they love to this cruel disease. Ok Dad..I'm gonna go now, my eyes hurt, they're starting to get puffy and the screen is blurry. I love you & miss you so much. Talk to you later. XOXOXO

KEITH SIDEBOTHAM

Son

August 16, 2018

Hey Dad. It's me. It's June 6th. Father's Day is coming soon followed by your birthday in August, 2 very hard days for me. Mom is doing ok, I talk to her quite often. I think she's looking forward to us moving down there I know I am. Should be late October when we make the move...I miss you so much! I know you're here with me, but it's not the same. I'll talk to you later dad. I love you and miss you. I'll talk to you again soon...

Keith Sidebotham

Son

June 6, 2018

Hi Dad,

Today marks exactly one year since you earned your wings. It's been a rough day for me. I lit a candle next to your ashes in your memory. I talked to mom today...she sounded ok. She knows you're in a better place, no longer in pain. I just want you to know that I'll take good care of her for you. Jenny, the kids & I are planning our move in October/November so we can be closer to her. I won't let you down. I've discussed our move with Dave, Sean & Jared and they seem to be ok with it. I can't see what I'm typing because my eyes are full of tears..just know that you're in my thoughts daily and my heart will always hurt that you're not here physically anymore. But I do know that you'll always be with us. I miss you and love you so much. Rest now...give our family on that side a BIG hug and kiss for me!

Your son.

Keith Sidebotham

Son

April 18, 2018

Hey Dad,

Consider this my digital diary to you. It's March 14th. Almost 11 months since has gone by since you earned your wings. I talked to mom tonight, she seemed in good spirits. Jenny, the kids & I are planning to surprise her for spring break, but if she reads this I guess it'll no longer be a surprise,lol. I asked mom if she had any info about your Harley, such as VIN # or a specific title of it. I'm trying to find it and bring it here where it belongs. It doesn't belong anywhere else but with your family. If need be I'll hire archaeologists to locate it for me. I don't think I told you, I have most of your personal belongings as well as your tools from the house. I have your wallet (and yes, your toothpicks are still there), your license, your ID from Giant, your belt, bike helmet, your police radio & I wear your watch everyday. Even against my companies policy I wear your watch.

Our landlord is hesitant on selling us the house, so it looks like we will be relocating to Tennessee to be closer to mom & the gang. She's pretty excited and keeping an eye out for some good deals on homes for sale. Although we have 6-7 months before our current lease is up it'll go by before we know it. Anyway, I'm getting a little sleepy..I'm off tomorrow but still have work at home to do. My t-shirt business is doing well enough to give me something to do when Jenny's not here and the kids are in bed or at school. I FINALLY FOUND MY NITCH! Well, I'll talk to you soon...Love you always.

Keith Sidebotham

Son

March 14, 2018

February 7, 2018

It's coming up on a year since you left us for those pearly white gates. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you Dad. I just wish one day I could be half the man you were. Although you worked a lot when we were kids, I understand now why you did...to make a better life for mom and us kids. Mom's doing ok..she misses you so much and has your picture on the end table in the living room and also near the bed, but you already knew that didn't you? Jenny,I and the kids went to visit her for Thanksgiving, she broke down the night before because she misses you so..I'm crying right now just writing this to you..I'd give anything to shake your hand or give you a hug or both. I'll stop in from time to time and drop you a line..or 20 lol. I miss you so much...Love your son.

Keith

January 23, 2018

Keith Sidebotham

January 23, 2018

Ed, You have been a wonderful husband to my sister, a great father to your children, and a terrific provider for your family. You are a great brother-in-law and we are going to miss you so much. RIP brother.

Nancy Parnell

April 24, 2017

My Condolences to the family. You are in my thoughts and Prayers

Angela Stinson

April 19, 2017

Keith Sidebotham

April 19, 2017

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