Dennis Whitesides passed away on January 6, 2020 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. There will be no service. He will be interred at Memorial Park Cemetery in Columbia. A luncheon in his honor will be held at a later date when we all are vaccinated for COVID 19.
He was born in Columbia Missouri September 29, 1956 to Donald and Laverne Whitesides. His parents proceeded him in death. He was a lifelong Columbia resident graduating from Hickman High School in 1974. Dennis worked in the lumber business for 40 years.
Dennis was a devoted husband to his wife of thirty years, Pranny Cook Whitesides, who survives. Along with his wife, Dennis is survived by his sister, Debbie Sheldon (Roger); his son, Eric Whitesides; three beloved grandchildren, Grayson, Jackson, and Aria; as well as adoring nieces and nephews.
He loved traveling with his wife, always retuning with adventurous tales to tell whether that was from San Diego, New Orleans, Milwaukee, Chicago, Las Vegas or their countless St Louis Baseball Cardinal trips.
Dennis was an avid fan loving; Cardinal Baseball, MU Tigers Football & Basketball, the Kansas City Chiefs and of course Tropical Liqueurs.
Dennis will be missed immensely. The absence of his quiet steadiness, and gentle humor will leave an empty space in his family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.