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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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So sorry for such a great loss. Bud will be missed by a lot of family and friends.
So sorry family about the lost of Bud I new him a long time ago when he used to bail out people from the jail when he work with Glenn Chapman he was a good friend. May God bless you all.
Lara, Im so sorry to hear about your dad. He loved you and those grandbabies more than anything. If I can do anything for any of you, please dont hesitate to call/text. Stephanie