Billy Dean Sides

Billy Dean Sides, 81, of Havelock, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at his home.

His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 23, 2019, at Cherry Point Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Stephen Epperson. Interment, with military honors, will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Park.

Billy honorably served in the United States Marine Corps retiring as a Gunnery Sergeant. He had a second career with Civil Service at NADEP, Cherry Point where he retired in 1999. Billy was a gifted storyteller that will be remember for his amazing homemade ice cream.  His 46 years of sobriety allowed him to help numerous people who were on their way to recovery with Alcoholics Anonymous.

He is survived by his children, Robert Sides and wife Sandy of Havelock, Tammy S. Fuller and wife Cindy Sipe of Lancaster, PA and Michael Sides of Havelock; grandchildren, Richard Fuller and wife Justina, Brian Sides, Todd Lee, Christina Sides, Ryan Sides and wife Tara, Michael A. Sides; and great-grandchildren, Emily River Fuller, Jonathan Asher Sides and Lucas Joseph Sides.

He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 63 years, Fairy Jeanette “Jan” Sides; parents, Homer and Margie Sides; son, Gary Sides; and brothers, Clyde Sides, Gordon Sides and Edward Sides.

Family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday, December 22, 2019, at Cherry Point Baptist Church.

Flowers are welcome.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Cremations in Havelock, NC.