CHARLOTTE ~ James "Jim" Woodman Sidbury, age 97, was the second child of the late Forrest and Helen Sidbury. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years and love of his life, Martha Roof Sidbury, a brother and two sisters.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Combat Engineering Instructor and was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church for over fifty years where he served as a volunteer. There is no member of the St. Mark's family who is not aware of Jim's active commitment to his church. Jim began a career in construction when he was 19 years old and was a tireless leader in his profession until his retirement from Butler and Sidbury, Inc. in 1981. He was passionate about his vocation and worked diligently to institute positive changes in the construction industry and in training programs for the Associated General Contractors. Volunteer work was always one of Jim's passions. He was an original founding board member of Habitat for Humanity in Charlotte, traveling the country with President Jimmy Carter to promote its cause across the United States. He never missed a chance to be in the field, however, wearing his tool belt and offering help wherever needed. Jim received the Gold Medal award from the Red Cross for donating blood over 100 times. In his spare time, Jim was a great outdoorsman who loved boating and fishing. The Shepherd's Center of Charlotte was very important to Jim and he spent many hours assisting those in need personally funding repairs to many homes.
Interment in Sharon Memorial Park.
McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park is serving the Sidbury family.
Published in Charlotte Observer on Feb. 10, 2014
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Combat Engineering Instructor and was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church for over fifty years where he served as a volunteer. There is no member of the St. Mark's family who is not aware of Jim's active commitment to his church. Jim began a career in construction when he was 19 years old and was a tireless leader in his profession until his retirement from Butler and Sidbury, Inc. in 1981. He was passionate about his vocation and worked diligently to institute positive changes in the construction industry and in training programs for the Associated General Contractors. Volunteer work was always one of Jim's passions. He was an original founding board member of Habitat for Humanity in Charlotte, traveling the country with President Jimmy Carter to promote its cause across the United States. He never missed a chance to be in the field, however, wearing his tool belt and offering help wherever needed. Jim received the Gold Medal award from the Red Cross for donating blood over 100 times. In his spare time, Jim was a great outdoorsman who loved boating and fishing. The Shepherd's Center of Charlotte was very important to Jim and he spent many hours assisting those in need personally funding repairs to many homes.
Interment in Sharon Memorial Park.
McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park is serving the Sidbury family.
Published in Charlotte Observer on Feb. 10, 2014
CHARLOTTE ~ James "Jim" Woodman Sidbury, age 97, was the second child of the late Forrest and Helen Sidbury. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years and love of his life, Martha Roof Sidbury, a brother and two sisters.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Combat Engineering Instructor and was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church for over fifty years where he served as a volunteer. There is no member of the St. Mark's family who is not aware of Jim's active commitment to his church. Jim began a career in construction when he was 19 years old and was a tireless leader in his profession until his retirement from Butler and Sidbury, Inc. in 1981. He was passionate about his vocation and worked diligently to institute positive changes in the construction industry and in training programs for the Associated General Contractors. Volunteer work was always one of Jim's passions. He was an original founding board member of Habitat for Humanity in Charlotte, traveling the country with President Jimmy Carter to promote its cause across the United States. He never missed a chance to be in the field, however, wearing his tool belt and offering help wherever needed. Jim received the Gold Medal award from the Red Cross for donating blood over 100 times. In his spare time, Jim was a great outdoorsman who loved boating and fishing. The Shepherd's Center of Charlotte was very important to Jim and he spent many hours assisting those in need personally funding repairs to many homes.
Interment in Sharon Memorial Park.
McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park is serving the Sidbury family.
Published in Charlotte Observer on Feb. 10, 2014
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Combat Engineering Instructor and was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church for over fifty years where he served as a volunteer. There is no member of the St. Mark's family who is not aware of Jim's active commitment to his church. Jim began a career in construction when he was 19 years old and was a tireless leader in his profession until his retirement from Butler and Sidbury, Inc. in 1981. He was passionate about his vocation and worked diligently to institute positive changes in the construction industry and in training programs for the Associated General Contractors. Volunteer work was always one of Jim's passions. He was an original founding board member of Habitat for Humanity in Charlotte, traveling the country with President Jimmy Carter to promote its cause across the United States. He never missed a chance to be in the field, however, wearing his tool belt and offering help wherever needed. Jim received the Gold Medal award from the Red Cross for donating blood over 100 times. In his spare time, Jim was a great outdoorsman who loved boating and fishing. The Shepherd's Center of Charlotte was very important to Jim and he spent many hours assisting those in need personally funding repairs to many homes.
Interment in Sharon Memorial Park.
McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park is serving the Sidbury family.
Published in Charlotte Observer on Feb. 10, 2014
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