Oland Sides Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Military graveside services for Oland W. Sides, age 83, of Rusk are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 25, 2012 in Atoy Cemetery with Rev. Dan Rankin officiating under the direction of Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home in Rusk. Mr. Sides died March 21, 2012 at his residence. He was born February 18, 1929 in Maydelle to the late Rich and Effie L. Doggett Sides. Mr. Sides was a resident of Rusk most his life and a member and Deacon at the Atoy Baptist Church. He was retired from the United States Navy as Boatswain’s Mates First Class and owned a dairy repair service business where he serviced the surrounding area dairies for many years. Mr. Sides was a loving father, husband, friend and a hard worker. Preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Clarence Sides. Survivors include his wife, Bevia L. Sides of Rusk, daughter and son-in-law, Sharlott A. and Ray Prince of Palestine, TX, son, Hershel D. Sides of Rusk, grandson, Adam Prince and wife Loretta of Jacksonville, five granddaughters, Amanda Prince of Palestine, Alicia Mallord of Palestine, Mindi Wallace of Rusk, Brandy Sides of Louisiana, Meagan Sides of Wharton, TX, nine great grandchildren. Pallbearers will include Joel Thompson, Matthew Thompson, Josh Gentry, Arvis Copley, Hubert Loden and Hershel Sides. Honorary pallbearers will be Duane Thompson and Mike Gray.Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the funeral home. If desired, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 12672 Silicon Drive, Suite 105, San Antonio, TX 78249.

Oland Sides

February 18, 1919 - March 21, 2012