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1923
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2011
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Guy Tidwell Obituary
Guy (Tic-Toc) was a master watchmaker for more than 40 years and a lifetime Alabama football fan. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1974 and was a proud veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict. He was a member of VFW Post 7674 and always enjoyed his time there. He was loved by many and liked by all.
He is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis; and sons, Tommy G. Tidwell and wife, Margaret, of Johnson City, Tenn., and John E. Tidwell and wife, Cindy, of Mary Esther, Fla.; daughter, Susan Holmes of Pensacola, Fla.; eight stepchildren, Diane, Louis, Thomas, Pamela, Elizabeth, Eric, Jeffery and Gary; grandchildren, Michael, Leah, J.D., Johnathan and Jeffery; 11 step-grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at Emerald Coast Funeral Home, 113 Racetrack Road, Fort Walton Beach. Graveside services will take place at 3:15 p.m. Thursday at Beal Memorial Cemetery, Fort Walton Beach.
The Tidwell family invites you to attend a reception following the service at the VFW, 213 Carol Ave. N.W., Fort Walton Beach, to honor Mr. Tidwell's life.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Please make donations online at wounderwarriorproject.org.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Happy Birthday Guy
Jody Boeckmann
October 25, 2011
I had moved to FWB from St Louis back in '95.
On the second day in my new residence area, I happened to visit Guy's watch shop that he operated on Perry Avenue. He was such a pleasant and interesting man.
In talking with him, I found out that it was his birthday. After I left his shop, I also happened upon the floral shop at the cross streets of Perry & Ferry. Guy had impressed me so much that I returned to the shop with a single rose and wished him a happy birthday.
Every since then, whenever I would see Guy & Phyllis out and about or at the VFW dances, we would talk about that day.
I know that Guy won't have any watches to repair in heaven but he'll keep God busy with all his stories.
I will miss you Guy.
Abe Roberts
October 25, 2011
Phyllis, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time. Tic-Toc was a wonderful man and I will remember him always...his smile, his humor and the ragging I gave him about Alabama when he would come in the jewelry store with that Alabama shirt on since I am an Auburn fan. We had fun! RIP Tic-Toc, we will miss you.
JONPAUL MCDONALD
October 25, 2011
just writing to say very sorry for your lost you and the family are in my prayers may god comfort you in this time of your lost
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