Sidney Schwartz, 96 of Bay City, Texas passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at home surrounded by his immediate family. He was born February 1, 1918 in New York, New York to the late Morris and Sarah Schwartz.

Sidney moved to Bay City in 1944. He met his wife of 65 years on Matagorda Beach in 1944 and they were married in Galveston, TX on May 13, 1945. He worked as a Financial Advisor and Tax Preparer until his death. His work ethic and longevity was admired by all.

He was honorably discharged from The United States Air Force after 3 years, 9 months and 7 days. He was stationed at Camp Hulen in Palacios, TX during World War II. Some of his accomplishments include being awarded his Chartered Life Underwriter in 1975. He was a life member of the Texas Leaders Roundtable, National Association of Life Underwriters, National Society of Accountants and was a Registered Representative of The National Association of Security Dealers.

Sidney had served as the Matagorda County Democratic Chairman for over 20 years. He was also the County Chairman of Ducks Unlimited as well as The United Fund. He was also very active with The Boy Scouts and the Bay City Little League. He was selected "Man of the Year" by the Chamber of Commerce. He was an active member of Lions Club joining in 1961. He had served in all leadership positions. He was awarded the Melvin Jones Fellow award from the Lions Club in 1976.

His proudest accomplishment would have been his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his siblings: Ronnie, Norman, and Stanley; his wife Sarah Kogutt Schwartz; his granddaughter, Autumn Paige Sansom; and by his son-in-law Mickey Sansom.

He is survived by his daughter, Fredell Sansom of Tuscola, TX; his sons, Harvey Schwartz and wife Lynn of Atlanta, GA., and Stacy Schwartz and wife Tonya of Bay City, TX; by twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Sherith Israel Cemetery, Wharton, TX with Rabbi Giddeon Estes of Congregation Or Ami, Houston, TX officiating. The honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bastyr University, Autumn Paige Sansom Memorial Scholarship Fund, Development Office, 14500 Juanita Dr., Kenmore, WA 98028, or Congregation Or Ami, 3443 Wilcrest Dr., Houston, TX 77042.