Cyrus Wayne Sides, son of the late Cyrus Emmons Sides and Lina Warren Sides, was born in Hayti, Missouri on February 2, 1931 and departed this life at his Son’s residence in Festus, Missouri on September 20, 2017 at the age of 86.

Mr. Sides was a Veteran of the United States Navy.   He was a farmer, a member of Bernie Methodist Church and a resident of Bernie.

He was united in marriage to Reba Boyle in Bernie, Missouri on April 6, 1951.  Mrs. Sides preceded her husband in death on July 25, 2015.

Survivors include two sons, Gary Wayne Sides & wife Terrie, Kevin Joseph Sides & wife Tammy, all of Festus, Missouri; by one brother, Bob Sides & wife Susan of Bernie, Missouri; by five grandchildren, Laura Cooper & husband Matt, Ryan Sides & wife Jennifer, Austin Sides, Matthew Sides & wife Kaitlin, Michael Sides & friend Kitty; by three Great-Grandchildren, Bennett Cooper, Elliott Cooper and Camden Sides; also by other relatives and many friends.

Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in BERNIE, Missouri on Monday Evening, September 25, 2017 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.  

Funeral services will be conducted at Bernie United Methodist Church in Bernie on Tuesday Morning, September 26, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Dave Fowler officiating.  

Interment will follow in Bernie Cemetery with Full Military Honors.  

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of Arrangements.