Edward L. Whiteside

Published 12:00 am Saturday, May 30, 2009

Edward Lee “Dickie” Whiteside, 64, of Bowling Green died at 2:30 a.m. May 28, 2009, at his residence.

The Warren County native was born Dec. 3, 1944. He was a cook and former employee of Long John Silver, Hardee’s, Western Kentucky University, Olive Garden and Holiday Inn. He was a member of Woodburn Baptist Church. Dickie loved to sing, loved people, had a big heart and would give you the shirt off his back. He was a son of the late Albert Britt and Vannie Lee Barksdale Whiteside. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Edward “Bus” Whiteside; and three sisters, Mattie Barnett, Charline Price and Alice Cooper.

Graveside service is at 10 a.m. Monday at Fairview Cemetery on the old side. Visitation is private. J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home, Broadway Avenue chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.jckirbyandson.com.

Survivors include two sisters, Pearline Barnett of Bowling Green and Sarah Beasley and her husband, Arthur, of Franklin; a brother, Clarence Whiteside and his wife, Florance, of Bowling Green; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; a great-great-niece; six great-great-nephews; and several cousins and friends.