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Funeral services for Dale Lynn Sides, 79, of Lake Brownwood will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Rocky Creek Baptist Church at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at Rocky Creek Cemetery. Mr. Sides passed away January 8, 2021.
Dale was born April 20, 1941 in Odessa, Texas to Walter and Eunice (Dillard) Sides. He married his high-school sweetheart, Bonnie Bailey June 16, 1961 and they were blessed to have 59 ½ years together. Dale had a servant’s heart and a great faith in God, and it showed throughout his life in the many good works he accomplished. He served as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher for many years at Rocky Creek Baptist Church, as well as being a member of Gideon’s International. Dale also a Scout Master for 10 years where he helped all three of his sons become Eagle Scouts. Dale was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He never hesitated to help anyone in need, no matter how great or small that need was.
Phyllis âDianeâ Sloop Porter, passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, at the home of her son. She was born Nov. 4, 1949 to William Nathan Sloop and Velna Mae Stone Sloop. Diane was a 1967 graduate of North Wilkes High School. She graduated from Artistic Beauty Academy in 1968. She was a Cosmetologist for over 22 years. She started her career working for Super Hair. In 1973, she opened and operated Dianeâs Beauty Shop out of her home. In 1984, she was hired to open and manage the JC Penneyâs Beauty Salon at Wilkes Mall. In 1985, Diane left Cosmetology after the birth of her youngest son. She was also a founding member and President of the Shepherdâs Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She began a new career in farming. For many years, she ran a small family poultry farm, until her health began to decline.