of Helena, AR
November 13, 1925 - January 1, 2021
Burton Whiteside, 95, passed away peacefully Friday, January 1, 2021, at his son's home in Helena, AR. Born November 13, 1925, in Jacksonville, Alabama, he was the son of the late Effie Mae and L.A. Whiteside.
He is survived by his son, Kirk Whiteside, of Helena; three grandsons, Michael Whiteside, Ryan Whiteside, and Jeffrey Whiteside; four great grandchildren and sister-in-law, Joan Brown Aydelotte.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Norma Kirk Whiteside on June 18, 2008, and son, Mike Whiteside on August 11, 2012. All three were avid golfers and he had very fond memories of those days.
He was a lifelong member of Central Christian Church in Columbia, TN, where he lived for over 75 years.
Mr. Whiteside graduated from Columbia Central High School and served in the United States Marines during World War II in the South Pacific. He retired from Monsanto Chemical Company.
The family would like to thank Dr. Gibran Naddy and caregivers in Columbia and a special heartfelt thanks to Florene Brown as well as Lisa Montague and Sharron Weir who were with Burton in Helena, as well as the staff of Kindred Hospice.
Due to COVID - 19, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, Central Christian Church, 701 Bear Creek Pike, Columbia, TN, 38401 or a charity of
one's choice.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.
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11 Condolence(s)
Michael schwantz
Saturday, January 9, 2021
So sorry to here of your father’s passing may the lord lift you up and hold you in your time of need
Barbara King
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Kirk... I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God keep you in his care now and in the days ahead.
Ann
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Kirk, I was sorry to hear of your father's death. May you find peace in knowing he is healthy and happy once more.
Missy Howe
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Kirk, I am so sorry about your dad. I do know that it doesn’t get any better than Heaven! You are in my prayers. Sincerely, Missy
Sandy Snyder
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
I am praying for you for God’s peace and faithfulness and comfort for the days and months to come. Stay close to God and he will get you through this. He hears your prayers.♥ï¸
Patricia Barnhill
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
God took another Angel home.
Julia Aitken
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Kirk, So sorry to learn of the death of your father. It sounds like he was living with you. If so, you were blessed to spend these last days with him. It's never easy to say goodbye to those we love but I know you are a person of strong faith and, in your heart, you have the sure confidence that your dad is in a far better world. Prayers for comfort and peace.
Don and Crystal Eastman
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
All our prayers and sympathies to you Kirk. We were so sorry to learn of your loss. Mr. Burton was such a wonderful gentleman, and it was our pleasure to become acquainted with him.
Jim & Hazel Williams
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Kirk, we were so sorry to learn about your father. Prayers for you and your family.
Hazel & Jim
Jackie Sanders
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Whiteside.
Audrey Madyun
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Thinking of you during this difficult time