He is a 1967 graduate of the Daviess County High School. Studied at Kentucky Wesleyan College before enlisting in the United States Navy, serving aboard the USS Conyngham DDG-17 during the Vietnam War. He received an honorable discharge in 1980.
Sidney confessed his faith in the Lord early in childhood and was later ordained as a Deacon at his family church, Pleasant Point Missionary Baptist Church. He was a founding and charter member of Cedar Street Missionary Baptist Church. He also served as a Adult Sunday School teacher, Trustee and Chairman of the Deacon Board. Sidney worked as a farm hand on the family farm, a bagger for A&P groceries and ultimately retired after 22 years of service with Alcoa Aluminum, Warrick Operation in 2006.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Hazel West and Hettie Cole, nephews, Donald West, Jr., and Vance West, brothers-in-law, Donald West, Sr., and Theodore Carter, and recently, his sister-in-law, Anita Jackson.
Those remembering his love include, his loving wife of 38 years, LeRae Anita; sons, Sidney, Jr., Ryan Jackson (Bonnie) and Mario Hall, Jr.; grandchildren, Tyaira Jackson, Auriana Hall, Dominic Hall, and Harper Jackson; great-grandfurs, Benji and Bustelo; siblings, Atha Carter, Michael Jackson, and Margaret Haynes; and Aunt Dova Tinsley, along with a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
Special words of gratitude to his caregivers, Tyaira, Phyllis Siddon, Sandy Pierce, Joe Pence, Teresa Jackson, and the many others that came and went during his illness. Your devotion, care and love will forever be appreciated and blessed.
Funeral Service: Saturday February 18, 2023, at Pleasant Point Missionary Baptist Church, 3723 Hwy 764, Utica KY at 12 noon
Visitation: Saturday February 18, 2023, at from 10 am until 12noon at the church
Burial with full Military Honors at Pleasant Point Missionary Baptist Cemetery
Repast: Zion Baptist Church
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cedar Street Missionary Baptist Church, 824 Cedar St, Owensboro, KY 42301.
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