Frank Whiteside Obituary

Frank C. Whiteside III CHARLESTON - Frank C. "Tripp" Whiteside III, 42, of Charleston, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on February 28, 2021 at his home in West Ashley. A native of Charleston, SC, he was the son of Jonolyn "Bink" and Frank C. "Buddy" Whiteside, Jr. and devoted husband of Elizabeth "Liz" Mester. He is survived by his wife, parents, sister, Morgan "Mojo" Whiteside, mother-in-law, Mary Mester-all of West Ashley, sister-in-law, Kate Mester of Paris, France, more devoted friends than one could ever hope for, and his beloved, chaotic dog, Penny. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joyce and Johnny Scott of Summerton, SC and Lib and F. Carroll Whiteside, Sr. of Spartanburg, SC. His grandfathers passed on their love of plaid flannel and penchant for storytelling that shaped Frank into a charming old man at a very young age, and his grandmothers gave him an unyielding confidence in the fact that he had "the prettiest eyes you ever did see." He was a private man by design but couldn't help but attract a legion of loyal and loving friends who adored his tremendous wit and endless humor. His laugh was contagious and full, and it was never louder than when it followed his own jokes, which only made him more endearing to everyone around him. A love of music shaped much of his life and led to him working at local independent record stores 52.5 and Earshot, where he shared his wealth of musical knowledge with others and further amassed his own extensive and eclectic vinyl collection that became the stuff of legend. Additionally, he was a fixture in the Charleston food and beverage community for many years, most notably working at Recovery Room Tavern. Frank's world was ignited anew when he met the love of his life, Liz. Married on December 5, 2015, they shared countless evenings under the stars in twin rocking chairs enjoying laughter, Frank's tall tales, and the company of friends (four-legged and human alike). Their love and undeniable adoration for one another were the envy of all who knew him. "Frankie Fast Feet" left us much too soon, but he left an indelible mark on this world. He will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing and loving him. Due to the pandemic, memorial services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frank's name to one of the following non-profit organizations near to his heart: The Friends of Charles Towne Landing: www.friendsofcharlestownelanding.org Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary: www.ofsds.org WINGS for Kids: www.wingsforkids.org Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston