George E. Sidwell

March 9, 1930 - February 5, 2019

Mr. George E. Sidwell, 88, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at the Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO. His wishes were to be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. He was born on March 9, 1930 in Pike County, MO to William Sidwell and Stella McCune Sidwell. He was married to Cordelia Barber and she preceded him in death in 2010. He is survived by 2 sons, Charles Sidwell (Tina) of Bowling Green, MO and David Sidwell of Louisiana, MO, 2 daughters, Suzanne Martin and Sally Norton both of Bowling Green, MO, 8 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, J.R. Sidwell and a sister, Louise Huckstep. George had a love for baseball, football, dancing, and going to country music shows. He was employed by Hercules, Inc. in Louisiana, MO for 37 years until he retired in 1995. He was a veteran of the National Guard serving in the early 1950’s. He was a member of the Second Baptist church in Bowling Green, MO. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana, MO was in charge of cremation rites.