Sid entered his heavenly home January 16, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born in Aurora, Missouri and moved to Springfield to attend SMS. He joined the Springfield Police Department where he served his community for almost 36 years. Upon retiring he worked security at City Utilities for 20 years.
Sid loved serving and visiting with people. He worked and participated in many church activities. He was an avid sports fan participating in several sports through high school and beyond. He loved camping, fishing, traveling, watching sports, especially the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs. Most of all Sid loved time spent with family, friends, and his beloved granddogs.
Sid is survived by his wife Betty, daughters Susan Neely (Springfield), Karyn (Dennis) Highfill (Republic).
Sid was preceded in death by his parents Noah and Georgia Neely, Grandfather Homer Neely, Father and Mother in-law Ed and Ruby Barker, brother and sister in-law Raymond and Joanie Gibson.
Visitation for Sid will be 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 23, at Greenlawn Funeral Home East. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, in the funeral home with burial following at Eastlawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the High Street Missions program. High Street Baptist Church, 900 N. Eastgate, Springfield, Missouri 65802