Charles Harris Sides Sr.

Charlie was born in Baton Rouge in 1944. He was a graduate of Central High School where he was a standout basketball and baseball letterman. He attended Louisiana State University prior to graduating from Northeast Louisiana University School of Pharmacy. He was a practicing pharmacist at Sides Pharmacy and also served the community through St. Vincent de Paul Community Pharmacy and Pennington Biomedical Research Center throughout a distinguished career spanning more than five decades.

Charlie was an active member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church for over 50 years. He loved all things outdoors and athletics, specifically those of his children, grandchildren and the LSU Tigers, a passion he shared with all of his family and those who knew him.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, George and Florence Sides, his sister, Carolyn Sue Danburg and brother, William Sides. Charlie is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Janet Moses Sides, children Charles (Holly) Sides, Jr. of Baton Rouge, Amy (Chris) Casbarian of New Orleans, Mary (Andy) Roddenbery of Columbus, Georgia, grandchildren Harris, Thomas, John Prescott and Sutton Sides; William and Jack Anseman and Francie Casbarian; and Mimi, Anderson and George Roddenbery. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Sandra Moses and brother-in-law, Owen (Jean) Moses, as well as dear nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 10:00 am on Friday, February 20th at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church with a funeral Mass to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church or The Society of St. Vincent de Paul.