Sidney Chopane, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on November 11, 2022. Sidney was born January 10, 1937, to Josephine and Sidney Chopane, Sr. in Voth, Texas, the eldest of ten children.

Sidney participated in the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Navy from 1955 to 1959. He married the love of his life, Shirley Ruth Petry in 1956. They were blessed with six beautiful children. After serving his country, he found gainful employment at DSI Transports where he retired at the age of 62.

Sidney embodied the true definition of a man by loving, protecting, and providing for his family. He was a selfless man who dedicated his life to ensuring his family's needs were met through hard work and sacrifice. Sidney loved without conditions. He always surrounded himself with family, and he was deeply loved.

Sidney enjoyed fishing, rodeo, classic western movies, music, and spending time with his family. Most of all, he loved his wife of 65 years who he will meet again in heaven.

Sidney is preceded in death by his parents, Josephine and Sidney, Sr., and his grandsons, Charles Ashton Daigre and Hebert Jerome Chopane.

Sidney is survived by his children: Linda Chopane, Janice Chopane, Stephanie Chopane, Embry Chopane (KeKe), Curtis Chopane, and Robert Chopane (Ashley); 23 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; and nine siblings: Raymond, Wilmer, Robert, Geneva, Emma, Ida, Shirley Ann, Mary, and Brenda.

A private service will be held for family and friends.