Kerry “Ray” Sides, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 29, 2022 surrounded by his family. Ray was born on May 29, 1946 to the late Thomas and Athenia Sides in Ripley, Ms. He was a foreman for Marshall County Road Department for over 30 years when he retired. Ray was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed being outdoors any chance he could get. Ray thought the world of his family and loved spending time with them. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Sides and Athenia White Hudgins; two siblings, Hazel McNabb and John Sides, and his grandson, Jessie Dalton Sides. Ray leaves behind his loving wife of 54 years, Betty Sides; sons, Kelly Sides (Deana), Bobby Sides, and two siblings, Jan Cantrell and Audrey Garrett (Ricky).He also leaves behind 5 grandchildren: Allen Sides, Wade Sides, Kayleigh Withers, Wesley Sides, Luke Sides, and two great grandchildren, Eli and Ella Sides. Family will receive friends on Thursday, September 1, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Brantley Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 2, 2022 at 10:00 am at Brantley Funeral Home, 6875 Cockrum St. Olive Branch, Ms 38654. Burial will follow at Little Hope Cemetery, 201 CR 404 Falkner, Ms.
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