Sidney Elms, age 82 of Lawrence, passed away September 28, 2024. Sidney was born March of 1942 in Rolla, Missouri to parents Dan W. Elms and Leona E. Barnes Elms. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army where he served in the Signal Corps in the early 1960’s. During his enlistment he especially enjoyed his time in Germany. Sidney as a civilian continued to work in communications and electronics and was gifted in these fields. Sidney was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Eileen Smith. He is survived by his sister, Bonnie Hatfield of McLouth, Kansas; nieces, Mary and husband Roger of McLouth. Teresa and husband Aaron of Lawrence and great nephews, Jacob and Brent. A Memorial Visitation is set for 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of Lawrence.