Mr. Javis Whiteside, Jr. 56, of Shelby, NC passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Atrium Health-Cleveland in Shelby. He was born in Shelby, NC to the late Javes Whiteside, Sr. and the late Helen Lathers Whiteside.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Shirley Whiteside Howard and Bonita Whiteside; one brother, Larry Whiteside.

Above all, Javis cherished his family. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved children, Davon Whiteside, Javes Whiteside III, and Monique Whiteside, who will forever carry his love, lessons, and legacy with them. He was a proud grandfather to Omari Whiteside, Amariona Webber, Noah Davis, Xavier Whiteside, Jaxon Dabbs, and Greyson Whiteside. His grandchildren brought him a special kind of joy, and the memories they created together will remain treasured. Javes leaves behind his siblings, Bernard Whiteside (Lewanda) and Sandy Borders (John). He also leaves behind a special and cherished bond with his fiancee, Vickie Beam, whom he loved dearly. He will also be lovingly remembered by his nephews, Marquise Williams, Dustin Borders, Jarmarus Borders and Jamari Petty, and his nieces, Shadalya Hamilton and Sharon Howard, along with a host of extended family members, friends, church family, former players, fellow coaches, and members of the community whose lives he touched. Javes held special friendships that meant so much to him, including James Brown, Tim Bass and Andre Moon. He also shared a particularly special bond with Danny Sanders Jr., whom Javes lovingly called his nephew. These relationships were a meaningful part of his life and will forever remain a part of his story.

Funeral services were held on Friday, October 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Shiloh Baptist Church, Shelby, NC. Burial will took place at Ellis Chapel Baptist Church in Shelby NC.