Mr. Cecil Whiteside
October 31, 1946 - April 3, 2020
Mr. Cecil Whiteside, 73, of Statesville, died Friday at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Rutherford County, N.C. on October 31, 1946, he was a son of the late Thurils Whiteside and Gladys Epley Whiteside. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers: Arnold, Summy and Ronnie Whiteside, a sister, Carolyn Webster, 5 nephews and 1 niece. He was self employed in residential construction. He is survived by his wife, the former Lori Bruce, sons: Markus Bruce (Casey), Wesley Bruce (Cheyenne) and Brandon Bruce, a daughter, Teresa Suggs (Mike), 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother, Larry Dean Whiteside (Brenda) and two sisters, Gail Wilson (Jeff) and Debra White along with several nieces and nephews. Due to the current COVID-19 virus restrictions, Mr. Whiteside will lie in state at Nicholson Funeral Home from 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 8, 2020 and friends and family may drop by and greet the family, and services will be held at a later date. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.nicholsonfunerals.com. Memorials may be given in lieu of flowers to: Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Rd., Statesville, N.C. 28625 or to the American Lung Association, 1200 Hosford St. Suite 101, Hudson, WI. 54016-9316. Nicholson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
Mr. Cecil Whiteside, 73, of Statesville, died Friday at the Gordon Hospice House. Born in Rutherford County, N.C. on October 31, 1946, he was a son of the late Thurils Whiteside and Gladys Epley Whiteside. In addition to his parents, he was... View Obituary & Service Information