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Bud Whitesides, 45, of Morganton, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 16, 2023 after battling an extended illness.
Born in McDowell County, NC on July 20, 1977, he was the son of Linda Faye Frady Whitesides and the late Ewart Wilson Whitesides, Jr.
Bud was a devoted son, father, and grandfather who had a wonderful sense of humor. He enjoyed making people laugh. Bud liked fast cars, but he most enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family.
In addition to his mother, Bud is survived by his daughter, Lara Whitesides Brooks (Cole); grandchildren, Coltin and Caroline Brooks; brother, Jesse Whitesides; sisters, Traci Whitesides Buff (Larry Dean), Terri Whitesides, and Stacie Whitesides; and a number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and extended family.
Bud was preceded in death by his father.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Patrick Bradshaw officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sossoman Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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My prayers are with you all. May God comfort you all.. Love you
Hey bro. Lord knows how bad we miss you. We all love you so much. We will see you again, save us a seat. Sweet little Lacie misses you so much. I'm so glad you two had spent so much time together. A lot of good memories. We will hold onto forever. You and Lacie had a bond that no one else could even come close to touching. You will forever be loved and missed so deeply. You touch everyone you can in contact with. I'm proud to say I got to spend you last couple of months here on this crazy world. Thank you so much for all the good memories. I will forever be Buds sisters. I'm so proud of that. Watch over this crazy family for us. God knows we all need you. God just had different plans for you. Rest brother. Tell dad I love him and miss you both so much.
I will always remember him from Glen Alpine To Freedom. RIP My Brother .
GREAT MAN HE WAS .... GREAT FRIEND AS WELL ..... DEFINITELY WILL BE MISSED MY FRIEND !!!!! REST IN PEACE BROTHER ....... !!!
R.I.P and now you won't be hurting and living in this cruel world your at peace and happy! Til we meet again!
Dear Linda and family. I am so sorry for your loss.May Our Heavenly Father wrap his Loving arms around your family.
Bud (babe) I love you with all my heart!!! The past 4 years with you by my side have been amazing! Your by far one of the best things to ever happen. To me!! Thank you for being You and loving me the way you did Not a day will go by you won't be on my mind ....I love you babe I'll see you when I get there PLEASE wait on me!!