Robert Sidaway

Robert Ernest Sidaway, 80, of Ocean Springs, died Thursday, April 9, 2009 in Biloxi. Mr. Sidaway was born on August 23, 1928 , in Long Eddy, New York to Ernest and Lillian Sidaway. He attended and graduated from Columbia College in St. Louis with a Bachelor of Business Administration. He served his country in the U.S. Army. While in service he was a Chief Warrant Officer 4. He also obtained the World War II Valor Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Aircraft Crewman Badge, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, Army Service Meritorius Service Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal. He also had love for golf and has traveled widely. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Seymour Sidaway of Ocean Springs; two sons, Dana (Kathy) Sidaway of Ocean Springs and Darryl (Judy) Sidaway of Biloxi; sister, Virginia "Ginny" (Joe) Sidaway-Woods of Liberty, New York; brother-in-law, James (Betty) Seymour of St. Martin; five grandchildren, Dr. Brian K. (Kristin) Sidaway,DVM, Robert K. (Christy) Sidaway, Kristen L. Sidaway, Charlotte A. (Nick) King, and Heath J. (Jamie) Sidaway; many great- grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; many close friends, and his dog, Lady. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 from the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home with burial following at Biloxi National Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 417 Security Square, Gulfport, MS 39507, or to the Humane Society of South Mississippi 2615 25th Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501.