Thursday, June 20, 2019 7:13 am

Michael Dean "Mike" Whiteside, age 60, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019.

He was the son of the late Max Whiteside and and a native of Rutherford County. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Mike worked with his brothers in the family business; Whiteside Logging. He loved fishing and his dogs especially "Lucy" who stayed by his side.

Mike was preceded in death by two grandchildren. He is survived by his wife: Becky Elliott Whiteside. One Daughter: Tiffany Fish and her husband Chad. His mother: Sybil Whiteside, One Sister: Susie Whiteside Wall and her husband James. Five Brothers: Steve Whiteside and his wife Tami, Randy Whiteside and his wife Debbie, Joey Whiteside, Tim Whiteside and his wife Rita, Scott Whiteside and his wife Heather. One grandchild and a number of special nieces and nephews.

The Funeral service was held at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Church Cemetery.

McMahan's Funeral Home & Cremation Services is serving the family