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1923 - 2017 (94 years)| Name | Edward Steele “Buddy” WHITESIDES [3, 4] | |
| Prefix | Dr. | |
| Suffix | MD | |
| Birth | 17 Jun 1923 | Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina  [3] |
| Gender | Male | |
| HIST | 4th husband of Margaret of Windy Ridge Farm, Clover, South Carolina EDWARD S. WHITESIDES Posted Wednesday, November 1, 2017 6:00 am CLOVER - Edward Steele "Buddy" Whitesides, M.D., of Windy Ridge Farm, Clover, husband of Margaret Baldwin Rowland Plowden, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, at the age of 94, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill. Born on June 17, 1923, in Gastonia, North Carolina, to Major Vance Whitesides and Lillian McCown Whitesides, Dr. Whitesides faithfully served God, his family and mankind. He was educated in the Gastonia public schools and was a graduate of Davidson College and the Duke University School of Medicine. He was a member of First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Gastonia, where he served as an elder, taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army in the European Theatre of Operations. Dr. Whitesides married George Anne Robertson of York in 1948 and they initially lived in Durham while he was in medical school. Following the completion of his medical education and training, they moved to Gastonia, where he practiced orthopedic surgery for more than 40 years. They had been married for more than 60 years at the time of Mrs. Whitesides' death in 2009. In 2010, he married Margaret, a longtime friend of Dr. Whitesides and George Anne. Up until Dr. Whitesides' final illness, the couple divided their time among Windy Ridge Farm, Wedgefield, and Bennetts Point, where they were instrumental in the founding and construction of the Bennetts Point Interdenominational Chapel. In addition to his medical practice in Gastonia, Dr. Whitesides was deeply committed to medical mission work in Haiti. Beginning in the 1970s, his involvement included arranging the shipment of hospital equipment to a newly-built 50-bed hospital in Bonne Fin. That hospital would be known as the Hospital of Light. Several times a year for many years, Dr. Whitesides and his medical partner, Dr. Robert Blake, traveled to Bonne Fin to treat the impoverished people of Haiti. Dr. Whitesides was instrumental in the creation in 1987 of Lumiere Medical Ministries, a Christian non-profit that today supports Christian medical missions across Haiti. At the time of his death, he was a director emeritus on Lumiere's board of directors. His last visit to Haiti was in 2010 to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for a new hospital, King's Hospital in Port-au-Prince, of which Lumiere Medical Ministries is a supporting partner. During that visit, the "Great White Doctor," as he was often called by patients, had a joyful reunion with many Haitian friends, some of whom he had not seen in 25 years. During his time practicing in Gastonia, he served on a number of medical boards and committees, including the board of governors of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, member and vice chair of the board of Gastonia Health Care, and chief of staff of the former Gaston Memorial Hospital, today known as CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Dr. Whitesides was also instrumental in the organization of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter in Gastonia. For years, he along with his wife and daughters, attended the FCA summer camps near Black Mountain, North Carolina. He also served as the team doctor for local high school football games. A man of many interests, he was an avid hunter, fisherman, trainer of dogs and horses, farmer and gardener. He played the piano and he sang for many years with the Gastonia Choral Society. He also enjoyed making Southwestern Native American turquois-and-silver jewelry, which he would sign "EZW" - for the whimsically self-named "Edward Zuni Whitesides." He owned and piloted an airplane, having learned to fly in self-defense, fearing what might happen if something befell one of the pilots of the little two-seater planes used in flying him to and from in Haiti. Dr. Whitesides is survived by his wife, Margaret; his two daughters, Maryanne Whitesides of Windy Ridge Farm and Roseanne Whitesides (married to Jeff Rockholt), also of Windy Ridge Farm; grandson, Cole Nichols (Amy) of Colonial Beach, Virginia; and a sister, Mary Lou Pearson of Gastonia. He is also survived by stepchildren, Charles G. Rowland (Sylvia) of Walterboro, Earle Rowland (Denise) of Paxville and Louise R. Burns (Jim) of Camden; and by numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his first wife, George Anne, he was predeceased by a sister, Anne Whitesides Alexander. The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to the staff of the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House for the tender care and comfort provided to Dr. Whitesides during his final days. A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday at First ARP Church, 317 S. Chester St., Gastonia. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First ARP Church, 317 S. Chester St., Gastonia, SC 28052; Lumiere Medical Ministries, 510 S. First St., Lowell NC 28098; or to a charity of one's choice. Condolence messages may be sent online at www.McLeanFuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the Whitesides family. 5 Sumter vets treated to Honor Flight Stewart Rush, Charles Johnson and Kenneth Clark, all of Sumter, joined 82 other veterans on an all-expenses-paid trip to visit the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 26. The trip was sponsored by electric cooperatives in South Carolina and organized by Honor Flight of S.C. BY NICK McCORMAC nmccormac@theitem.com It's safe to say the members of The Greatest Generation - those who lived through the World War II era - have many memorable days to look back on as time goes by. But for five of them living in Sumter County, Sept. 26 will be one of the most memorable. That day, 85 South Carolinians who fought in the war were treated to a day trip to the nation's capital as part of the Honor Flights of South Carolina. Since 2008, the organization has arranged flights to Washington, D.C., for veterans. It was the second flight this year sponsored by the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina. Among the veterans on that Wednesday's flight were Dr. Edward S. "Buddy" Whitesides, Kenneth Clark, Charles Johnson, James Montalbano and Stewart Rush. The group left from Columbia early that morning, flew to the nation's capital and spent the day touring the World War II memorial, Arlington National Cemetery and many other parts of the district before returning home that evening. It was the first time Montalbano, 87, a retired Navy medic, had been to Washington. Even though his doctor said he couldn't go without using a wheelchair, Montalbano said he wasn't going to let that keep him down. "After all the walking I saw people doing, I was kind of glad I got to sit," he said. Montalbano said things have changed since the World War II era. While many veterans are humble about their experiences, others have taken to opening up more and sharing their stories. "A man that really had it bad, he's not gonna tell you everything. But I think this is a great thing. It's great to get us together and have the chance to meet one another," he said. Clark, 84, said he didn't pass a fellow veteran without shaking his hand. The Air Force and Navy veteran who served during both World War II and Vietnam said he's seen a lot in his life, but the Honor Flight was something that really stuck out for him. "It was very nice, I'll put it that way," he said. "Wherever we went, people would stop and start clapping when they saw us. That really put a knot in your throat." Having the chance to visit D.C. again was a treat for Whitesides, 89, who splits his time between his farm in Clover and his wife's house in Bishopville. But the reception back in Columbia was something he said will really stick with him. "When we landed, we were all walking toward the lobby when we saw the walkway was lined with state (highway) patrolmen, and they were all standing at attention and saluting us. And there were kids with signs and people cheering. They were truly showing appreciation for us, and we could sure tell that. That was great," he said. Whitesides' escort for the trip was U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney, the Republican representing South Carolina's 5th Congressional District. The trip was his first Honor Flight, and he said being among so many World War II veterans was humbling. "This is a tremendous undertaking. It's not cheap, it's not easy, but it's worth it," said Mulvaney. "I met more American heroes that day than I have ever in my life before. To see the turnout and hear the thanks and appreciation, you know people still recognize the sacrifice." Johnson, 92, a retired Air Force colonel, spent plenty of time in Washington, D.C., during his five years working at the Pentagon and while stationed at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., but the former Sumter High School science teacher said his most recent trip was one of the best. "We had a lot of the fellas on the trip. We came from all different grades and services. Having all that variety of folks together was really great," he said. Reach Nick McCormac at (803) 774-1214 Posted in Local news, News on Sunday, October 14, 2012 [1, 3, 4] | |
| HIST | 4th husband of Margaret of Windy Ridge Farm, Clover, South Carolina EDWARD S. WHITESIDES Posted Wednesday, November 1, 2017 6:00 am CLOVER - Edward Steele "Buddy" Whitesides, M.D., of Windy Ridge Farm, Clover, husband of Margaret Baldwin Rowland Plowden, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, at the age of 94, at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill. Born on June 17, 1923, in Gastonia, North Carolina, to Major Vance Whitesides and Lillian McCown Whitesides, Dr. Whitesides faithfully served God, his family and mankind. He was educated in the Gastonia public schools and was a graduate of Davidson College and the Duke University School of Medicine. He was a member of First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Gastonia, where he served as an elder, taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army in the European Theatre of Operations. Dr. Whitesides married George Anne Robertson of York in 1948 and they initially lived in Durham while he was in medical school. Following the completion of his medical education and training, they moved to Gastonia, where he practiced orthopedic surgery for more than 40 years. They had been married for more than 60 years at the time of Mrs. Whitesides' death in 2009. In 2010, he married Margaret, a longtime friend of Dr. Whitesides and George Anne. Up until Dr. Whitesides' final illness, the couple divided their time among Windy Ridge Farm, Wedgefield, and Bennetts Point, where they were instrumental in the founding and construction of the Bennetts Point Interdenominational Chapel. In addition to his medical practice in Gastonia, Dr. Whitesides was deeply committed to medical mission work in Haiti. Beginning in the 1970s, his involvement included arranging the shipment of hospital equipment to a newly-built 50-bed hospital in Bonne Fin. That hospital would be known as the Hospital of Light. Several times a year for many years, Dr. Whitesides and his medical partner, Dr. Robert Blake, traveled to Bonne Fin to treat the impoverished people of Haiti. Dr. Whitesides was instrumental in the creation in 1987 of Lumiere Medical Ministries, a Christian non-profit that today supports Christian medical missions across Haiti. At the time of his death, he was a director emeritus on Lumiere's board of directors. His last visit to Haiti was in 2010 to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for a new hospital, King's Hospital in Port-au-Prince, of which Lumiere Medical Ministries is a supporting partner. During that visit, the "Great White Doctor," as he was often called by patients, had a joyful reunion with many Haitian friends, some of whom he had not seen in 25 years. During his time practicing in Gastonia, he served on a number of medical boards and committees, including the board of governors of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, member and vice chair of the board of Gastonia Health Care, and chief of staff of the former Gaston Memorial Hospital, today known as CaroMont Regional Medical Center. Dr. Whitesides was also instrumental in the organization of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter in Gastonia. For years, he along with his wife and daughters, attended the FCA summer camps near Black Mountain, North Carolina. He also served as the team doctor for local high school football games. A man of many interests, he was an avid hunter, fisherman, trainer of dogs and horses, farmer and gardener. He played the piano and he sang for many years with the Gastonia Choral Society. He also enjoyed making Southwestern Native American turquois-and-silver jewelry, which he would sign "EZW" - for the whimsically self-named "Edward Zuni Whitesides." He owned and piloted an airplane, having learned to fly in self-defense, fearing what might happen if something befell one of the pilots of the little two-seater planes used in flying him to and from in Haiti. Dr. Whitesides is survived by his wife, Margaret; his two daughters, Maryanne Whitesides of Windy Ridge Farm and Roseanne Whitesides (married to Jeff Rockholt), also of Windy Ridge Farm; grandson, Cole Nichols (Amy) of Colonial Beach, Virginia; and a sister, Mary Lou Pearson of Gastonia. He is also survived by stepchildren, Charles G. Rowland (Sylvia) of Walterboro, Earle Rowland (Denise) of Paxville and Louise R. Burns (Jim) of Camden; and by numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his first wife, George Anne, he was predeceased by a sister, Anne Whitesides Alexander. The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to the staff of the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House for the tender care and comfort provided to Dr. Whitesides during his final days. A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday at First ARP Church, 317 S. Chester St., Gastonia. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First ARP Church, 317 S. Chester St., Gastonia, SC 28052; Lumiere Medical Ministries, 510 S. First St., Lowell NC 28098; or to a charity of one's choice. Condolence messages may be sent online at www.McLeanFuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the Whitesides family. 5 Sumter vets treated to Honor Flight Stewart Rush, Charles Johnson and Kenneth Clark, all of Sumter, joined 82 other veterans on an all-expenses-paid trip to visit the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 26. The trip was sponsored by electric cooperatives in South Carolina and organized by Honor Flight of S.C. BY NICK McCORMAC nmccormac@theitem.com It's safe to say the members of The Greatest Generation - those who lived through the World War II era - have many memorable days to look back on as time goes by. But for five of them living in Sumter County, Sept. 26 will be one of the most memorable. That day, 85 South Carolinians who fought in the war were treated to a day trip to the nation's capital as part of the Honor Flights of South Carolina. Since 2008, the organization has arranged flights to Washington, D.C., for veterans. It was the second flight this year sponsored by the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina. Among the veterans on that Wednesday's flight were Dr. Edward S. "Buddy" Whitesides, Kenneth Clark, Charles Johnson, James Montalbano and Stewart Rush. The group left from Columbia early that morning, flew to the nation's capital and spent the day touring the World War II memorial, Arlington National Cemetery and many other parts of the district before returning home that evening. It was the first time Montalbano, 87, a retired Navy medic, had been to Washington. Even though his doctor said he couldn't go without using a wheelchair, Montalbano said he wasn't going to let that keep him down. "After all the walking I saw people doing, I was kind of glad I got to sit," he said. Montalbano said things have changed since the World War II era. While many veterans are humble about their experiences, others have taken to opening up more and sharing their stories. "A man that really had it bad, he's not gonna tell you everything. But I think this is a great thing. It's great to get us together and have the chance to meet one another," he said. Clark, 84, said he didn't pass a fellow veteran without shaking his hand. The Air Force and Navy veteran who served during both World War II and Vietnam said he's seen a lot in his life, but the Honor Flight was something that really stuck out for him. "It was very nice, I'll put it that way," he said. "Wherever we went, people would stop and start clapping when they saw us. That really put a knot in your throat." Having the chance to visit D.C. again was a treat for Whitesides, 89, who splits his time between his farm in Clover and his wife's house in Bishopville. But the reception back in Columbia was something he said will really stick with him. "When we landed, we were all walking toward the lobby when we saw the walkway was lined with state (highway) patrolmen, and they were all standing at attention and saluting us. And there were kids with signs and people cheering. They were truly showing appreciation for us, and we could sure tell that. That was great," he said. Whitesides' escort for the trip was U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney, the Republican representing South Carolina's 5th Congressional District. The trip was his first Honor Flight, and he said being among so many World War II veterans was humbling. "This is a tremendous undertaking. It's not cheap, it's not easy, but it's worth it," said Mulvaney. "I met more American heroes that day than I have ever in my life before. To see the turnout and hear the thanks and appreciation, you know people still recognize the sacrifice." Johnson, 92, a retired Air Force colonel, spent plenty of time in Washington, D.C., during his five years working at the Pentagon and while stationed at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., but the former Sumter High School science teacher said his most recent trip was one of the best. "We had a lot of the fellas on the trip. We came from all different grades and services. Having all that variety of folks together was really great," he said. Reach Nick McCormac at (803) 774-1214 Posted in Local news, News on Sunday, October 14, 2012 | |
| Occupation | he is a retired surgeon [3] | |
| Occupation | he is a retired surgeon [3] | |
| _UID | FE7FCB0874C4462EA8DA7273ECDBA44715FA | |
| _UID | FE7FCB0874C4462EA8DA7273ECDBA44715FA | |
| Death | 28 Oct 2017 | at Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House, Rock Hill, South Carolina |
| Burial | private [1] |
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| Person ID | I253700 | Singleton and Related Families |
| Last Modified | 30 Jan 2019 | |
| Father | Major Vance WHITESIDES d. Bef 28 Oct 2017 | |
| Mother | Lillian McCOWN d. Bef 28 Oct 2017 | |
| _UID | E0FB29C389F945A78B1C155EAB17D3D2B663 | |
| _UID | E0FB29C389F945A78B1C155EAB17D3D2B663 | |
| Family ID | F136699 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family 1 | Georgeanne/George Anne ROBERTSON d. 2009 | |||||
| Marriage | 1948 [1] | |||||
| _UID | 5BD2FA87F0E748EAB9B476FDCBE2169EF8C1 | |||||
| _UID | 5BD2FA87F0E748EAB9B476FDCBE2169EF8C1 | |||||
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| Family ID | F171130 | Group Sheet | Family Chart | ||||
| Last Modified | 13 Nov 2017 | |||||
| Family 2 | Margaret BALDWIN, b. 1926, Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina d. 8 Jan 2019, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina (Age 93 years) | |
| Marriage | 2010 [1] | |
| _UID | 4DBC7B6CF46C4C66A1CC82014B9FD6C173CF | |
| _UID | 4DBC7B6CF46C4C66A1CC82014B9FD6C173CF | |
| Family ID | F171129 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified | 13 Nov 2017 | |
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