April 27, 2023, 87, Goldsboro –
Sidney Paul Webber, 87, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Wayne County to the late Roland and Vivian Grant Webber on September 27, 1935.
Sidney grew up with the life he was made for. With a love for the land and a steward at heart, he was born to care for God’s good creation. There was nothing better to Sidney than driving around admiring the fields and watching the crops grow. It was special to him to know he had a hand in creating food to feed others. Agriculture ran through his veins.
Farming is about watching God at work and surrendering to what he provides. He learned many lessons in the fields which shaped his life. Sidney was a member of New Hope Friends Church. It was the place he worshiped and served the Lord.
Sidney loved his family and was grateful for the time spent with them. He taught them the value of hard work and appreciation for all God had given. He was blessed with many who loved and cared for him.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at New Hope Friends Church followed by a service to celebrate Sidney’s life at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary with Pastor Andrew Hise officiating. Interment will be on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in New Hope Friends Cemetery.
Sidney is survived by his children, Beverly Pedraza, and husband, Dr. Hector Pedraza and John Webber and wife, Elaine; grandchildren, Amanda S. Davis and husband, Travis, Caroline S. Fisher and husband, Mansfield, Paula W. Deaver and husband, Lucas and Andrew Webber and wife, Kasey; and great-grandchildren, Jonathan Deaver, Emerson Webber, Charlie Deaver, Emma Davis, Sadie Webber, and Addie Davis. He is also survived by his step-daughters, Candy Webb, Susan Grass and husband, Ray, Jackie Holmes and husband, Ray, Kathy Webb-Ferretti and wife, Christi, and Elizabeth Golimowski and husband, Bob; numerous step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Donald Webber and wife, Linda; sister-in-law, Betty Webber; the mother of his children, Nina Rhodes; and several nieces and nephews he loved very much.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wives, Edith Webber and Rose Webber; and brothers, Harold Webber and Bill Webber.
The family would like to give a very special thank you to his wonderful caregivers, Amanda and James Davidson, and Barbara Hoover, for the love and care they provided for Sidney during his declining health. Simple words cannot express our gratitude.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given to Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 107 Handley Park Court, Goldsboro, NC 27534.
Services are entrusted to Seymour Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.
