Eddie Sidwell, Jr., 55, of Fitzgerald, died Monday, November 25, 2013, at his residence in Fitzgerald.
Private graveside services will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends Friday evening, from 6 to 8, at the funeral home in Fitzgerald.
Mr. Sidwell was born September 18, 1958, in Ben Hill County, to the late Edgar Carlton and Annie Lou Wheeles Sidwell. He lived in the community all of his life and graduated from Fitzgerald High School in 1976. He enjoyed playing football in high school and he loved 70’s music. He was a member of Arbor Baptist Church.
He is survived by a sister: Cindy Cowart; a niece: Kristen Cowart and an uncle: Clay Sidwell, all of Fitzgerald. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two nephews: Jason and Jamie Price.
The family request those desiring to send memorials may send them to the American Cancer Society, Hope Lodge, 1552 Shoup Court, Decatur, Georgia, 30033.