James Bronson Whiteside, Jr.
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James Bronson Whiteside, Jr., 70, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026. James’ final gift to others was serving as an organ donor.
An Asheville native, James was the son of the late James Bronson, Sr., and Lillie Louise Metcalf Whiteside. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Alice Madden; and niece, Bethany Rae Blair. James graduated from Enka High School, Class of 1974. He retired from GBS Building Supply as their store manager. He was an active member of Biltmore Church. He found joy in volunteering for the Veterans Restoration Quarters and was active with the Hominy #491 Masonic Lodge, serving as a Past Master and as their current Treasurer. James loved the UNC Tar Heels, instilling that love in his children. He enjoyed coaching Hominy Valley youth baseball and basketball, was a skilled woodworker, and loved cooking and grilling for others. James’ family will remember him as a loving son, husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Harvey Whiteside; daughter, Brooke Smith (Alan); sons, Bronson Whiteside, III (Crystal), and Tildon Whiteside (Arlene); step-daughter, Stephanie Frampton (Iain); grandchildren, Brady and Levi Smith, Alyssa and Jenna Whiteside, and Damian and Charles Whiteside; and sister, Kathy Blair (Jimmy Dean Blair). His family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. The memorial service will follow at 6:00 p.m. Pastor Kelvin Moseley, Biltmore Church, will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, 600 College St., Oxford, NC 27565, or to the ABCCM Veterans Restoration Quarters, 1430 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, NC 28805. |
