John Marcus Tidwell

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Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72301
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Roller-Citizens Funeral Home Chapel
201 N Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72301
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
12:00 PM
Cemetery
Crittenden Memorial Park
2206 Highway 64 West
Marion, AR  72364
I served in the Air Force.

John Marcus TidwellI am a Veteran.

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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Debbie Duncan
Searcy, AR
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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
Greenbrier, AR
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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
Lavon, TX
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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
Conway, AR
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Thursday, October 31, 2024

If Mark, his son, is a reflection of John’s life, he was indeed a good man!

Albert Brown
Sherwood, AR
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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
Buncombe, IL
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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
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Alvin and Diane Fraley
Marion, AR
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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
Universal City, TX
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

We had lots of fun working at Wapanocca Mr. John. Condolences to Tony,Mark and the rest of the family.