Will always remember the kindness and happy Sidney brought every time he came 
to Convalescent Care HME — A joy to see 
him each visit & talk about his Canton, MS work and Mississippi State fond memories.  

He and I enJOYed sharing MSU bragging stories and exchanged texts during Bulldog TV sports.  Sidney loved his family & friends dearly … and I’m proud to have been his short-time friend.    MissU buddy!  
Much respect, JR ~ Joyce Piggy Rayburn ✝️

Forgot to mention 
How beautiful the life video is
Thank you for sharing

🩷Mary Lee & Ashley & family:

Just hearing of my extra special buddy's passing ~ I am shocked as we periodically textd when Mississippi State sports were on TV🐾    

We met years ago at Convalescent Care when he came in to get his socks hanging on the wall & then he'd visit my office- all decorated w/ maroon & white!   He worked in Canton, MS for my relatives... yes, small world ~   

We had many old happy MS memories  - Sidney was always smiling  always joking  always hugging  always a JOY to be around… He was generous & he was very kind & he surprised me with a maroon MSU imprinted throw I kept on my office chair ...

Another visit he showed up with a Mississippi State car license plate -  Wow,  we shared an incredible awesome love & respect for our Bulldogs!!!   
(I call surprises "happies")  and Sidney warmed my heart with these happies ...

What an extraordinary individual & gentleman who loved you so much -  I will miss our talks & communications ref Mississippi ties  ~ HA1L STATE!

💟 My mama is ringing Cowbells with you ...🤍✝️🤍 Love, JR🐷

My deepest sympathy to the family. Sid was kind and friendly. I watched him play tennis for years with my Dad and I also played tennis with him too. He was even
 helpful to me when I started my career in education.  He will be greatly missed.

I am sorry to learn of your loss. I always liked him.    Sidney was my teacher at Hardaway, class of 71.  He was a big supporter of our class. Sidney was a   Great Gentleman.  Best regards,

I was so sorry to hear of the death of my dear fried  and classmate.   We were classmates at Canton  high School in  Mississippi   So glad I got to be with him at our 50 th  Class  reunion ten years ago.   Prayers for all of you,

Margaret Ozborn

I am so sorry for your loss.  Mr. Sidney was one of the sweetest and funny men I have ever met. I enjoyed the times we sat at family birthday dinners and other parties and shared recipes and talked about different food dishes we had made.  I will miss my friend.  Love to all the family and may God give you peace in knowing Mr. Sidney is with him.  God bless.

I moved from Columbus to my home in Kentucky 25 years ago. I won't ever forget Sydney or the punishment he dealt me in both checkers and ping-pong. He was a great person and a dear friend that I will miss for the rest of my life.

Mary Lee and family,
I’m so sorry to hear about Sidney’s passing. I have many fond memories of him from my many years as an educator in Muscogee County. I only knew him as an administrator, but also enjoyed my friendship with you, Mary Lee. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God bless you with peace, comfort, and strength. 
With love,
Carolyn Holland (now living in TX)

Mary Lee, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Sidney Mac was a wonderful man and my favorite teacher at Hardaway. You and he became special friends. Don’t know if you remember me but I think of you often.  Love to you and your family.  Sherry Coffield McEvoy

Sidney was a great friend. Enjoyed my relationship with Sidney for over 30 years. We will miss a great educator and friend.
Dan Strain

What a joy to know him on and off the tennis court.  It was a privilege to serve for a short time as his family physician.  Talking about our home state of Mississippi and his beloved Bulldogs was always fun. My prayers are with his family.  Sincerely,  Bob Ross

I have so many wonderful memories of Sidney. How he loved his family so dearly…Mary Lee, Mac, and Ashley! Sidney loved life! He loved tennis and never spared me his serve, hitting me right in the chest with no apology! He loved to eat and  meeting him for fried chicken at Eastway was such a treat! He loved to laugh and nothing tickled him more than to pull one over on Rick. And he loved May Lee and his children with all his heart. Everybody loved Sidney and everybody will miss him. Prayers for you, Mary Lee.

Sidney and Mary Lee were friends of ours from Epworth UMC. Ken and Sidney both loved to cook so food was the subject of many conversations. 
Prayers for Mary Lee and the family. 
RIP Sidney. 

Betty Beatty
Abingdon, VA

Mary Lee Asheley mack and Emma , I’m sorry for y’all’s loss ! Prayers are with y’all ! Sidney Mack was such a good person full of life ! He loved cooking and he could really do a great job at that ! I enjoyed talking with him he would give me recipes tried his ham soup over Christmas it wasn’t as good as his but was good ! Love you all ! He will be really missed by many ! Mary Lee you and Sidney had such a wonderful relationship  y’all would tickle me a love for each other that’s so special ! Love you Mary Lee I’m here for you if  you need me ! Love Barbara

My condolences to the family. He was my principal at Eastway Elementary. He was always good and kind to me. I remember him fondly

This man created lasting memories during my time with him.  I am grateful for his patience and support.  Rest in peace, my friend.

Rest In Peace.
Jerry and Pat Kennedy Hicks

Dear MaryLee:
Sidney was a treasure. He was an amazing teacher and a wonderful friend. One of my favorite memories was when he’d pull a penny from our son’s ear and tell him to tell us to use it to buy him an ice cream. Another was when he would ask me repeatedly, when I was going to make him another moussaka. Just seeing him brought smiles to our hearts. You have our sincere condolences. 
Tom and Bridgette Colburn

Jimmy and I really love Sidney “Mac”! He was one special man! We always enjoyed seeing him at Epworth and I frequently saw him and Mary Lee at Clubview when they would pick up their grandson, Reese.  More than once he was the first car in line to make sure Reese knew where they were.  Another sweet memory I have is one year when I was in charge of Homecoming at Epworth, he specifically told me to make sure there was plenty of cornbread to go along with the peas! I did for sure! Anything for Sidney “Mac”! Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary Lee and family!

Sidney was in the choir with us when we were at Epworth. He was always full of wit and charm. We have very fond memories of our times spent singing and laughing with Sidney. 
We pray for strength for Mary Lee during this difficult time.

Ashley and family - Praying for our Lord to bless you all with his grace and mercy at this sad time.

So so sorry to hear this. I had Mr Crews at HardWay. I loved his sweet demeanor and lively character.  He will be missed. I will always remember this sweet man and my year with him at hardaway. God bless

Was a great tennis competitor. Pushed a lot of us to be better players and people. 

He will always have a special place in my life.

Peace

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.  Your family has always been special to me and Sidney always brightened my day every time I saw him! Praying for God's peace and comfort for all of you.

Mr. Crews was such a wonderful teacher. 
I thought at the time, he was SO much older than me.  It turns out he was only eight years older.
He was funny, kind, and helped us all to learn through the atmosphere he created in the classroom.
My condolences to the family.
Nancy Bowden Daughety
Class of 1971

SIDNEY WILL BE FOREVER REMEMBERED AS “UNIQUELY HIMSELF”…BOTH IN AND OUT OF THE CLASSROOM.  HE WAS A FRIEND TO THOSE WHO NEEDED ONE. 
I ALWAYS LOVED HIS LAUGH. IT WAS GENUINE AND WIDELY SHARED.

SO THANKS SID…FOR SHARING THE GOOD TIMES AT HARDAWAY BACK THEN.  

MY BAD…”THE GREAT TIMES AT HARDAWAY BACK THEN”!
durwood

Sidney & Mary Lee were friends of ours @ Epworth UMC. Condolences to Mary Lee & family

A wonderful teacher when I was in high school and a blessing at the HHS reunions. He saw the good in students and strived to make them successful! I taught with him at Faith Middle School Ft Benning, GA. I will miss you Sydney. Rest in Peace TB. 

Much love and sincere thanks, 
     Lisa Galloway 
     High School: 1970 to 1974
    Faith Middle School Teacher

Mary Lee and Sidney were good friends of my wife Judy and me.  Sidney was an Educator with a capital E.  Many students got the start that their lives needed because of him.

OBITUARY

Sidney McLellan Crews Jr.

7 January, 1945 – 28 December, 2023

Striffler-Hamby Mortuary - Columbus

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