~ IN MEMORY ~
USAF veteran, DL Capt. Charles R. Sidenstricker
March 2, 1940 - December 30, 2020
Word has reached our group with news of the passing of
retired Delta pilot Captain Charles Robert Sidenstricker, age 80. Captain Sidenstricker joined Delta Air Lines
01-03-1966. He is survived by many close
friends, dear family members and a large
circle of aviation colleagues.
To view the obituary online and share memories please visit
the funeral home website at
https://www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Charles-R-Sidenstricker?obId=19498723
As noted in the obituary below, services will be livestreamed
on Saturday, January 9th at 2:00 PM….just click on the livestreaming tab on the
menu in the upper right hand corner of the McDougald Funeral Home website.
https://www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com/
For those who may wish to send a personal note to the
family, whitepages lists a current mailing address as
114 Regatta Drive , Anderson, SC 29625.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary : Charles R. Sidenstricker
Charles Robert “Charlie” Sidenstricker passed peacefully at
his home on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, after years of a battle with
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Charlie was the oldest son of seven children
born on March 2, 1940, to Lee and Nellie Kinnard Sidenstricker of Point
Pleasant, WV. He was a loving and
kindhearted soul. He was also a very generous man to his family, friends, and
anyone in need.
Charlie proudly served his country in the United States Air
Force. He was a retired Captain with Delta Airlines where he spent his entire
career of 36 years living his dream. His passion was evident as a Line Check
Airman for Delta, where he trained pilots to exceed the standard of
excellence. After his retirement, he
continued his love of flying by honoring veterans. He participated in The
Salute to the Shore to honor our fallen military on the Fourth of July and the
Angel Flight program to transport medical patients to destinations for
treatment. He also supported the efforts of The Mount Pleasant Pilots’
Association’s through the Able Flight program, a pilot training program for
disabled veterans and civilians, as well as community efforts to engage youth
in the interest in flying. His contribution to the aviation community was
remarkable.
He is survived by his companion of 23 years, Cindy Ecleberry
and their beloved Yorkie, Abby; daughter, Kristen Youngblood (Barry); sons, Ted
Sidenstricker (Jenna), and Eddie Sidenstricker (Sarah); beloved grandchildren,
Emily Ehrmann (Kyle), Alex Youngblood (Ariel), Cole Sidenstricker, and Ivey
Sidenstricker; sisters, Carol, and Wanda Stalnaker; brothers, Jack
Sidenstricker (Carol), and Larry Sidenstricker (Linda); and many nieces and
nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
brothers, Jim, and John Sidenstricker. Charlie was loved by a host of many
friends and family.
A private family service will be held on Saturday, January
9, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. The service will be available to view via livestream via
the livestreaming tab on the McDougald Funeral Home website. PHONE: (864) 224-4343
Charlie was a faithful supporter of St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital. Memorials can be made through their website at https://www.stjude.org
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