Franklin Eugene Whiteside Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Franklin Eugene Whiteside of Helen, Georgia, who passed away on September 9, 2025, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Franklin leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Franklin Whiteside and Ruth Carringer Whiteside; his wife Betty Stone Whiteside; and his brother Gordon Charles Whiteside. He is survived by: his daughter Carri; his son-in-law Douglas McClure of Ellijay; and his grandsons, Zackery Elliott (Racheal) of Knoxville and Nathaniel McClure of Ellijay.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation (AMDF), dedicated to saving sight through research and education.
