Mr. Whiteside passed away Monday morning, December 23, 2019 at St. Frances Hospital in Bartlett, TN.
He was born in Shelby County, the son of the late Ed Whiteside and Marie Whiteside Boyd. Mr. Whiteside grew up in the Somerville - Oakland area and was a 1977 graduate of Fayette Ware High School. He had worked in construction and also was a supervisor for Flextronics in Memphis.
On June 19, 1993, he married Debbie Thomas. He served and loved his country in the US Coast Guard from 1980-84. In his leisure time, his interests included airplanes, guitars and spending time with his family and grandchildren.
In addition to his wife of 26 years, he leaves a step-daughter, Shannon Babin of Somerville; three grandchidren, Jasmine Hill of Somerville, Lillian and Ethan Powelson of Laconia; numerous cousins, including Cheryl Armbruster of Barlett; and his in-laws, Tony and Betty Thomas of Somerville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a step-son, Jeremy Thomas.
Memorials may be sent to the charity of the donor's choice.
To support Mr. Whiteside's family during their time of need, please consider donating to the Go Fund Me account using this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/burial-and-expenses-for-tim-whiteside?member=3407706&utm_source=twilio&utm_medium=sms&utm_campaign=contacts-v2-invite-to-donate