Lide III, Edgar

Edgar Dargan Lide III, passed away on May 7, 2011, with his family by his side. Eddie was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was born in Hartsville, S.C. to the late Christine Mixon and Edgar Dargan Lide Jr. Eddie was a great humanitarian and believed in helping others. A member and past president of the Ram Neuse Lions Club, he was a recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellow and the Jack Stickley Fellow. He was also a Lions’ Industry Board member. He attended Spilman Memorial Baptist Church where he sang in the choir, was a trustee and past deacon. Eddie graduated from Hartsville High School and attended Clemson University. He was retired from William Barnett and Son and the North Carolina National Guard as a Chief Warrant Officer (CW3). An avid Clemson Tiger fan and a staunch Republican, he was ready to discuss sports or politics to whomever would listen. Eddie enjoyed hunting, fishing and working in his yards. He also loved history, especially Civil War history. He loved all music and had begun violin lessons in his retirement. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He loved taking them on golf cart rides, swimming at the “member pool” and shopping at Walmart. Eddie is survived by Vickie McLean Lide, his wife of 40 years and their daughter, Kelly Lide Thompson and husband Jeff, and their children, Dargan McLean and Lawton Oliver. He is also survived by sisters, Laura Hendrix (Charles) of Hartsville and Marian Lide of Beaufort, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 14 at 11 a.m. at Magnolia Cemetery, Hartsville, SC. The Rev. Ed Griggs will officiate. Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home is assisting the family.