Smith Funeral Directors, Inc. | Nashville, TN

Obituary For Sidney Thomas Bunch III

Nashville, TN

Sidney Thomas Bunch III-Age 70. Departed this life December 16,2023. Survived by devoted family and friends. Public viewing, Wednesday December 27,2023 1-5pm, St. Vincent De Paul Church, 1700 Heiman Street Nashville, TN 37208. Family visitation, Thursday December 28,2023 10-11am with funeral service to follow at Mt Gilead MB Church Hermitage Campus, 4004 Lebanon Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076. Interment, Woodlawn Memorial Park. Smith Funeral Directors Inc. (615)726-1476.

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It is with heartfelt sadness to hear of my fellow official's passing. Sidney was a great mentor and person. My condolences to his family. (Jesse E. Neely, II, Old Hickory, TN)

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Praying for the Bunch Family, my deepest sympathy extended. Met him years ago thru his Dad. Will always remember his wit. Jackie Hunter & Family

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To the Bunch Family, I extend my sincere condolences, met Sidney thru his Dad who was a great friend of mind . Praying for the entire family.

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Karen hold to God's unchanging hand. I will always remember you and Sidney, I knew his Dad also. Condolences to you and your son's and relatives. I hope so to see you here and there. Love Theodocia "Dodie"

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Will miss the fullness and laughter created by the one and only "BaBa"!! I will miss seeing You & Karen together as always, especially at Ollie's!! Love and Prayers, Ruth Mitchell

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Will miss the fullness of life and laughter created by the one and only "BaBa"!! I will miss seeing You & Karen together as always, especially at Ollie's. Love & Prayers, Ruth Mitchell

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Our heart felt condolences go out to the Bunch family. Sidney was one of my favorite Basketball officials as a young girl. He officiated the high school game in (1983) in which I broke my leg. He also, checked on my status after the game. My husband (Don) and Sydney were Co-worker at Metro Schools. We were both honored to reconnect with him and his family during AAU basketball season. DON, Coached his son. We are very blessed to have been touched by Mr. Bunch. He can now go and take his rest for a job well done here on Earth. Don and Toni Woods

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Our heart felt condolences go out to the Bunch family. Sidney, was one of my favorite Basketball officials as a young girl. He officiated the high school game in (1983) in which I broke my leg. He also, checked on my status after the game. My husband (Don) and Sydney were Co-worker at Metro Schools. We were both honored to reconnect with him and his family during AAU basketball season. DON, Coached his son. We are very blessed to have been touched by Mr. Bunch. He can now go and take his rest for a job well done here on Earth.

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To The Bunch Family Very Very Sorry For Your Loss (From James Harlan ,Franklin Tenn)

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It is with heart felt sympathy in offering my condolences to the Bunch family with the loss of Sydney T. Bunch111. I served as mentor and MTBOA supervisor during Sydney's early stages of his career along with Dr. Harry Beamon who was instrumental in getting Sydney started in officiating. Sydney paid his officiating dues and earned every accolade in officiating by working his way through the high school and collegiate ranks to the distinct honor of officiating the NCAA Women's Finals. Our friendship/relationship was indeed greater than officiating ties because of our high school relationship and community ties. We lost a great person who gave back a lot to those persons he interacted with socially and professionally. I am grateful to God for allowing my and Sydney's paths to cross. God knew best and he makes no mistakes. Charles E. Watkins, Jr.

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Sidney was one of my best friend we road up and down the roads together to call games . I was reading the Christmas card from him and Karen that they had sent me this year and to hear that he had passed was very shocking, I will always remember him as a great friend . Coach Dorris Armstrong

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I known Sidney just about all of my life. To me he was a good friend, always made me laugh. When got together, we always had a good time. I still can't believe he's gone, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN !!!

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We will MISS YOU !!! Tony & Jewel Barbee

- Tony Barbee

My condolences to Karen and their family. Many years of friendship I will cherish.BaBa was always a classy guy, great husband and father. Will be missed

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One of the best officials ever in MTBOA. Worked many games with STBunch III. Consider him my friend on and off the court. Eddie Tidwell

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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