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Charles Sides Obituary
March 19, 1947 - August 31, 2021
Fort Mill, South Carolina - Charles Ray Sides, 74, of Fort Mill, SC passed away August 31st at Atrium Medical Center as the result of an accident. Charles was born March 19, 1947 to Raymond and Evelyn Sides of Concord, NC. After graduating from Concord High School in 1965, Charles earned a Bachelor of Science degree from UNC-Charlotte. While serving in the United States Army, Charles married his high school sweetheart, Martha Campbell, also from Concord. Charles and Martha celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2019. Charles was employed by the former Riegel/Rexham Packaging Corporation for 31 years and finished his career as CFO of DoubleRadius, Inc. Charles and Martha were blessed with 4 children: Anna Dobbins (Clint) of New London, NC; Rob Sides of Knoxville, TN; Matthew Sides (Kelly) of Lake Wylie, SC; and Will Sides (Jessa) of Indian Land, SC. Quite the sportsman, Charles enjoyed golfing, hunting, and fishing with all of his grandchildren. He was very active in all of his children's sports. He once said to his wife as they watched their first grandchild at play, "I didn't know you get to do it all over again!" "Bacca," as he was called by his grandchildren, delighted in each of them: Bella and Chase Dobbins; Sawyer, Charlie, Savannah, Haley, Scarlett, and Rebel Sides. Charles was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Harold Wesley Sides (Hal), from Lexington, SC. The family would appreciate memorials sent to the Fort Mill Rescue Squad, St. John's United Methodist Church, Wounded Warriors, or organization of the donor's choice.
The funeral service for Charles will be held on Saturday, September 4th at 11:00 am at St. John's United Methodist Church, 130 Tom Hall Street, Fort Mill, SC. The family will receive friends prior to the service in the Fellowship Hall from 9:30-10:45am. Friends are welcome to join the family at 3:00pm for the interment at Oakwood Cemetery, 471 Church Street N., Concord, NC. Wilkinson Funeral Home in Concord, NC is handling the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Sides
Mark Teer
December 17, 2021
I'm so sad to read of Charlie's passing. I worked with Charlie at Rexham and he was a great guy and a great mentor. My sincere condolences to the family.
Mr. and Mrs Johnny Dalton
September 5, 2021
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Charlie. Johnny has sit and talked with him in Hillsville, VA at the annual flea market for many years. He was a fine man and good friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
bobby bullin
September 3, 2021
Charlie you are surely missed may god bless all your family and that they know you are with him and ok. A true friend thank you bobby
Todd and Laura Swain
September 3, 2021
Praying for the family. Charlie was a true gem and he will be missed. SCACA
Janet Woodson
September 3, 2021
Heaven has gained a angel! Charlie was one of a kind, a beautiful soul and wonderful friend to my dad, Harold. We treasure our memories and hold you all close in our prayers during this very difficult time. We love you and treasure all the great memories of dad and Charlie. From the golf course, collecting and betting on about anything!
Sam Miller
September 3, 2021
Martha, this is such a shock to us all. I wanted to express our sympathy to you and the family and let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers since I will not be able to attend the funeral.
Maribeth, Jon and Emma Haynes
September 3, 2021
Charles, or "Bacca", will be remembered as one of the best men I have known. His love for his family was evident in the way he doted on them - especially his grandchildren. He was the type of grandfather that would spend hours holding babies, playing with them, teaching them games or life skills. He showered them with hugs and kisses and made them feel special and loved. He was a strong man, always willing to lend a helping hand when needed, but also there to offer a hug and soft words when life was hard. When I met Martha and Charles, they immediately made me feel welcome and like part of their family. And I think that is how they are with everyone. They are such an incredible, loving family. And they extended that kindness and love to my husband and daughter. We will miss Charles´ warm laugh and that mischievous twinkle that was always in his eyes. I know he and my dad are in heaven now joking around and probably getting into some mischief together. The Sides family lost a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, but gained another guardian angel to look out for them from heaven.
Nancy & Tom Moore
September 3, 2021
Matt, Kelley, & ALL the family, we are sending our love & prayers!! So very sorry to learn of your loss but heaven´s gain.
Randy Young
September 2, 2021
What a great guy and trusted friend. Charlie will be sorely missed. Tulsa will never be the same again.
scott woller
September 2, 2021
So sorry to see this. Charlie was such a great guy!
I'll miss seeing him at shows and at my shop. Via Condios my friend.
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