Thomas Brantley Whiteside

He was born and raised in Huntsville. He graduated from Grissom High School in 1980.

Brant was the co-owner of Russell Brothers Auto Electric.

Brant was a true Southerner. He loved time with his dogs, hunting and fishing, NASCAR, concerts and was a proud fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide. Brant loved life and lived it to the fullest. He enjoyed work and his time off of work. He was the kind of person we all need in our lives. The guy who would do a favor for anyone at any time. He was generous in every way and adored by all of us who were fortunate enough to know him. He loved big, whether you were a friend, family or one of his beloved pets. He will, without a doubt, be missed by many.

Brant is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Sarah Whiteside, his sister, Jenny Whiteside Madison and his wife Lori McCullough Whiteside. He is survived by his nephew Joshua Madison, as well as his stepdaughters, April, Ashlin, Rachel and their families.

A celebration of life will be held at Ditto Landing on November 8, 2026 at 1 pm.

Until then…

“when your world seems cold,

you got to let your spirit take control,

talkin ‘bout soulshine,

It’s better than sunshine,

It’s better than moonshine,

Damn sure better than rain,

and now people don’t mind,

we all feel this way sometimes

gotta let your soul shine,

Shine until the break of day”

-The Allman Brothers Band