COLUMBIA - T. Roland Lide, 98, died July 10, 2018 after a life well-lived. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Mr. Lide will be held in Boyce Chapel, First Baptist Church of Columbia on July 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Dr. Wendell Estep and Rev. Richard Humphries. A private family burial will take place prior to the memorial service. The family will receive friends in Ellis Hall immediately following the service.
Born on February 26, 1920 in Marion, SC, Mr. Lide was the son of the late Thaddeus Roland Lide and Bessie Allen Lide. He attended the schools in Marion and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a B.S. in Accounting in 1942. He served his nation for 3 and ½ years in World War II in the Pacific Theater settling in Columbia after discharge. Mr. Lide married the love of his life, Mildred Coe, on January 20, 1946 at First Baptist Church, Columbia.
“T. R.” worked for 38 years at SCE&G retiring July 1, 1985 as Assistant Treasurer. After retiring, he and his Mildred traveled many years across the USA and overseas. Although they enjoyed their travels, sitting on the porch of “Lide’s Pride” at Lake Murray was one of his greatest pleasures. Roland was a faithful member of First Baptist Church and a Life Deacon achieving this after years of volunteer work at the church as a Sunday School teacher, College Activity helper, Soup Kitchen server, Maintenance Crew assistant, and dish washing team member, as well as many other church committees and Bible Studies. Mr. Lide’s Sunday School, the “Happy Coed Class” will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. A lifetime Gamecock supporter, Roland and Mildred enjoyed attending Carolina football, basketball, and baseball games traveling to out of town games for many years. Mr. Lide was a Mason of Pacific Lodge 325 A.F.M. He was a Distinquished Member Emeritus of the Golden K. Kiwanis.
Mr. Lide is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Mildred Coe Lide, and his adoring daughter, Dianne Lide Gregory (Phil) of Columbia; grandson, Philip Lide Gregory (Jennifer Walker) of Greenville; and granddaughter, Catherine Gregory of Spartanburg. He is also survived by nieces, Karen Hall (Jerry) and Martha Lide Figuroa (Charlie); nephew, Mel Lide (Mary); and great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Lide was predeceased by his brother, David Allen Lide; sisters, Pauline Durant Lide and Mary Frances Lide and his nephew, Stephen Lee Kelley.
The family would like to thank Dr. Jeff Hook and Dr. Richard Salter for many years of care. Special thanks to his caregivers Roger and Kim Sussewell, Patricia Brown, Bryant Brown, and Keith Gentry.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 1306 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29201 or to a charity of one’s choice.
Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
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