John Harvell Sides, Sr., age 81, of Calera, Alabama, passed away on February 10, 2019. He spent his career first as a movie operator at the Alabama Theatre, then as a radio announcer at WDJC, WKLF, WBYE and WGTT. He served as a deacon at Enon Baptist Church for over 40 years. He was a lifelong fan of Alabama Football. He loved watching old westerns and British comedies, collecting coins and listening to Gospel music. He had a tremendous sense of humor and never met a stranger. He was one of a kind and will certainly be missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold H. Sides and Essie Mae Harris Sides; and his brothers-in-law, Gordon Busby and Ellis Garner. He is survived by his wife of almost 59 years, Unafae Busby Sides; children, DeAnn Sides Rochester (Tony) and John H. "Randy" Sides, Jr.; grandchildren, Kelly Rochester, Kari Rochester, and Kristen Sides; great-grandchild, Brooks Watts; sister, Katherine Garner; brothers-in-law, Eugene Busby (Jane) and Roger Dale "Tim" Busby (Lois); sister-in-law, Eleanor Busby; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
His funeral service will be held at Enon Baptist Church in Montevallo on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 2:00 PM, with visitation to begin at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow at Enon Cemetery. Bro. Bill Trawick will officiate.
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