Deacon Grant Lewis Whiteside

November 21, 1951 - April 27, 2022

Grant (Luddie) Whiteside began his earthly life journey in Talladega, AL on November 21, 1951 when he was born to the union of the late Marguerite Garrett Whiteside and the late T.L. Whiteside, Sr. of Alpine, AL. Grant Whiteside confessed Christ at an early age and joined the Kingston Missionary Baptist Church where he served faithfully until his death. Grant was ordained as a deacon under the leadership of Pastor James Garrett. He also served as president of the Cheerful Giver Society #5, president of the Usher Board, Male Chorus, and Meals on Wheels. During previous years he served as secretary of the Sunday School. Grant was overall a true servant of God and was always working in the Lord's Vineyard. Grant received his formal education in the Talladega County School System and was a proud graduate of Talladega County Training High School, known today as Talladega County Central High School. He put in many hours throughout his journey as a diligent worker. Grant worked at Crown textile for 24 years, Alabama Institute for the Deaf & Blind for 13 years and he later earned his Culinary Art Degree, which allowed him the ability to become and entrepreneur owning and operating his own business "Southern Kitchen Catering." Grant loved to work, and it was proven in his later years after retirement when he became a dedicated substitute teacher in the Talladega County School System until his demise. In 2015, Grant Whiteside and his wife, Minnie Whiteside, became licensed foster parents. Through this journey, Grant and Minnie were able to obtain kinship guardianship of Maryonah Whiteside, Dontavious Pope Jr., Jaiden Pope, and Zriyah Pope. On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, Mr. Grant Whiteside began his eternal walk at Brookwood Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham, AL. He was preceded in death on this journey by his parents, T.L. Whiteside, Sr., and Marguerite Garrett Whiteside; two sisters, Mary Jemison and Elaine Waites; four brothers, Tommie Lee Whiteside, James Whiteside, Reverend Jeremiah Garrett Sr. and T.L. Whiteside Jr. Mr. Whiteside's memory will be cherished by his wife of 50 years, Minnie Whiteside of Talladega, AL.; one daughter, Bridgette (Tyrone) Meadows of Talladega, AL.; three sons, Marvelle Whiteside of Anniston, AL, Mark (Carmen) Whiteside of Talladega, AL, and DeCorey Whiteside of Talladega, AL; five grandchildren, one great grandchild; two sisters, Mattie (Taylor) Jones and Erika (Daniel) Garrett of Alpine, AL; two brothers, Clinton Whiteside of Alpine, AL, and Kenny (Lecia) Whiteside of Talladega, AL; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.