William O. Sides, 76, of Fort Branch, IN. passed away on Feb. 7, 2010, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN.

He was born on April 20th, 1933 in Fort Branch, IN. to the late Robert Eugene and Minnie Belle (Barrett) Sides and resided here his entire life.

Bill owned and operated Fort Branch Shoe Repair for 53 years. He was a member of the Fort Branch First United Methodist Church. He was a Korean War Veteran, having served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Haubstadt American Legion Post # 194. He was also an associate member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Besides his parents Bill is preceded in death by his brothers, Thomas, Kenneth, and Gordon Sides.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sonja (Romerhaus) Sides and 4 children and their spouses, Rick (Elaine) Sides of Fort Branch, IN., Sherry (Tim) Heldt of Floyd Knobs, IN., Jeff Sides of Fort Branch, IN., and Mike Sides of Evansville, IN. Also surviving is a brother Robert Sides of Henderson, KY., and 8 Grandchildren, and 3 Great Grandchildren.

Services for Bill will be on Thursday, Feb. 11th, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at the Stodghill Funeral Home located on Hwy. 168 West in Fort branch, IN. with Rev. John Windell and Rev. Steve Oeth officiating, burial will be in St. Stephens Cemetery in Warrenton, IN.

Vistation will be on Wednesday, Feb. 10th, 2010 from 2:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Military services will be conducted at the graveside by the VFW Post #2714 and Amercan Legion Post #194.