of Conway, AR
December 1, 1930 - October 28, 2024
John M. Tidwell 93 years, 10 months, 3 weeks
Some would say he was a slip of a man, small, lean, and oh, so young at heart. John M. Tidwell born December 1, 1930, in Tyronza, Arkansas faded quietly from this life looking hopefully and joyfully to his eternal home on October 28, 2024, at 1:55 PM. Lovingly surrounded by his family over the last few days, and still tapping his feet to Red River Valley, until the last lingering note.
John is proceeded in death by his beloved wife, Joann (McGuire) Tidwell, his father Marcus M. Tidwell, his mother Mary Beatrice (Pollard) Tidwell, and three older sisters Bay Martin, Frances Miller, and Juanita Tacker.
He is survived by a sister Clara Barnes, his two sons Mark (Tracy) Tidwell and Tony (Kathy) Tidwell, four Grandchildren: Kassy (Darren) Eason, Amy (Jeremy) Champlin, Zach (Morgan) Tidwell, and Ashley (Johnathon) Shick, seven Great Grandchildren: Kaleb Eason, Hannah Eason, Stuart Champlin, Levi Champlin, Connor Champlin, John D (Jack) Tidwell and Beau Tidwell, many nieces, nephews and friends that he loved dearly.
If you knew John, you know the twinkle in his eye along with his mischievous smile were hard to miss and endeared others to him. He served his country in the United States Air Force with pride and worked for the US Fish and Wildlife Service and various maintenance and construction jobs. He was always busy, hunting, fishing, and flying in his younger days and was the self-proclaimed family photographer. He loved people and loved attention and knew how to draw people in by his jokes or playing his harmonica.
John was a character, but he was our character. He'll be greatly missed but his memory will be kept alive around the dinner table and in our hearts for generations to come.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to
Paragould Children's Homes
505 S Second Ave
Paragould AR 72450
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8 Condolence(s)
Debbie Duncan
Thursday, October 31, 2024
I already miss my sweet Uncle Son- no, I never called him by his given name, he’s always been my Uncle Son. He brought so much laughter and fun times to our fun family. I know there was a big party in heaven to welcome him home.
Tia Brauer
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Sending our love to Mark and family during this time of loss. You are in our prayers. The Brauer family
Andy Hall
Thursday, October 31, 2024
O man the many memories of Mr John
Tidwell always gave me a big hug and loved asking about my daddy he will be deeply missed
Harry and Sara Starnes
Thursday, October 31, 2024
If Mark, his son, is a reflection of John’s life, he was indeed a good man!
Albert Brown
Thursday, October 31, 2024
So sorry for your loss. John was a fun person. I enjoyed hunting and trout fishing with him. He was a good friend and certainly - one of a kind.
Kathy Smithson
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Mr. Tidwell will be dearly missed. He was a fine man. Sending Prayers and love to his family
Kathy and Gloria
Smithson
Alvin and Diane Fraley
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Mark,Tony we’re so sorry to hear about your loss. Mr. John was one super nice man. May God bless your family through this hard time. Until we all see each other again in heaven, stay safe my friends
Roby Hall
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
We had lots of fun working at Wapanocca Mr. John. Condolences to Tony,Mark and the rest of the family.