Percell & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. | Elizabethtown, KY

Obituary For SSG (Ret.) Ollie Tidwell

SSG (Ret.) Ollie Tidwell, 89, of Elizabethtown, KY died at his residence on September 25, 2021.

Mr. Tidwell was a native of Pine Bluff, AR and the son of the late Louis & Leotha Tidwell. He was a member of the Embry Chapel AME where he served as a Trustee and Steward. Mr. Tidwell served his country in the US Army and during the Vietnam and Korean conflicts. He was also a member of the DAV, VFW and American Legion.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Virgil M. L.G. and Henry Tidwell and four sisters, Georgia M. Woods, Betty Byard, Ruthie Hill and Ora B. Royster.

Survivors include his wife, Tara T. Lewis-Tidwell of Elizabethtown, KY; one daughter Tanya Tidwell-Walker (Lawrence) of North Chesterfield, VA; two brothers, Fred Tidwell (Jerri), and Mackie Tidwell; two sisters, Essie V. Jenkins and M. Louise Randall (Jon); three grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 3-8 pm on Friday, October 8, 2021, at Embry Chapel AME Church.

Guest Book

Rest in peace my old friend. Been over 20 years and I still thought of u often. May your family be at peace and know the love of the Lord almighty.

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Uncle Ollie I light a purple candle in your honor, purple is a sign of peace I know you're at peace I love u and hug everyone beyond the white gates for me....❤️🌹

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This is so surreal but I know that you are in a much better place. I can hear the Master saying, "Well done my good and faithful servant!" I will always cherish our memories daddy. Heaven has gained another Angel to watch over us. You will forever be in my heart! Save a seat for me! Unconditional love, Tanya Tidwell-Walker (daddy's girl)

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In remembrance of the SSG(Ret.) Ollie Tidwell, The American Democracy Social Independence wishes to extend to you my condolences to wife and family. We are hereon Earth but a short time May God Allow you a place in the Hereafter. All Saints Adore Him. Amen

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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