Monty W. "Shorty" Stidam, age 66, of KY 377, Vanceburg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Southern Ohio Inpatient Hospice Center in Portsmouth, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family.

Born March 23, 1957, in Lewis County, he was a son of the late Winston and Vivian Sparks Stidam.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Darrell and Allen Stidam and two infant grandchildren.

Monty's memory will be cherished by his wife of 38 years, Leachie Caudill Stidam; a son, Michael White Stidam (Sharon) of Plainwell, Michigan; two daughters, Carrie Gulley (Brad) of Morehead and Vivan Stidam of Vanceburg; six grandchildren, Austin (Papaw's Little Buddy), Kaylor, Liam, Kadence, Natalie, and Summer.

Other survivors include one sister, Brenda Willoughby (Richard) of Vanceburg; three brothers, Jeff Stidam (Angela) of Mt. Sterling, Kevin Stidam (Nancy) of Morehead, and Steven Stidam (Tina) of Vanceburg; numerous nieces and nephews; and other extended family and friends.

Monty was a farmer and logger. He loved spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren, brother Kevin, cousin Marty McCleese, and special brother-in-law, Lawrence Caudill. Monty also loved Dodge trucks, tractor shows, and mushroom hunting. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2023, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Brother Terry Cooper and Brother Randy Wagoner officiating.  Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers:  Austin Hickok, Brad Gulley, Marty McCleese, Tyler McCleese, Rocky Stacy, Kevin Stidam, Ronnie Stidam, and Kevin Watkins.

Honorary pallbearers:  Michael White Stidam, Lawrence Caudill, Brian Stidam, Tyler Butler, Eric Willoughby, and Brian Caudill.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, 400 Fraley Drive, Morehead, KY 40351.

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