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.
The funeral service is scheduled for YouTube streaming, Saturday 9/4/2021 at 11:00 am.
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