Stidham William

William Lee Stidham, age 85 of West Jefferson died Tuesday, December 3, 2002 at the Ashe Living Center in Jefferson, NC. Mr. Stidham was born May 4, 1917 in Ashe County to Arthur and Susie Taylor Stidham. He was united in marriage to Sarah Stidham on April 4, 1936. Their union lasted for 57 years until her death in 1993. He retired from Thomasville Industries in 1979 after 27 years of service.

Funeral services will be held at 8:00 PM, Friday, December 6th at the Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Rev. Larry Shepherd and Rev. Tommy Dollar will officiate. Burial will follow Saturday, December 7th at 11:00 AM in the Taylor Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 till 8:00 PM Friday prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ashe, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640.

Mr. Stedham is survived by:

One Daughter: Lorraine Hurley of West Jefferson, NC

Grandchildren: Greg & Joseph Hurley and Tommy Stidham

Great grandchildren: Shelia Miller, Brandy, Elizabeth Lee, Jonathan, & Linda Catherine Hurley

Great-great grandchild: Blake Hurley

Condolences may be sent to the family at condolences@ashelawn.com.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.