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Warren Tisdale Obituary
CHESTER - Mr. Warren Harvey Tisdale, 59, of 1083 Pineland Ave., passed away on Friday, Oct. 15, 2010.
The funeral will be 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010, at Metropolitan AME Zion Church, with the Rev. Angela Boyd officiating. Burial will follow in Chester Memorial Gardens.
Born in Abbeville, S.C., he was the son of the late James B. Tisdale Sr. and Wilhelmena Williams Tisdale. He was a member of Metropolitan AME Zion Church, where he served as a Steward and Trustee. He was a 1968 graduate of J.S. Wright High School in Abbeville, S.C. and was a 1972 graduate of South Carolina State College in Orangeburg, S.C. He was a retired head football and basketball coach and Science teacher at Great Falls Middle School. He was a member of South Carolina High School League for 17 years.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Michael Dean Tisdale and Wayne Talmadge Tisdale. Survivors are his wife, Shirley Sprout Tisdale of the home; two sons, Justin W. Tisdale and Jarman L. Tisdale, both of the home; three brothers, James B. (Annie Belle) Tisdale Jr. of Abbeville, S.C., Thomas Earl (Corrie) Tisdale of Charleston, S.C., and Robert Vernon (Hattie D.) Tisdale of Florida; one sister, Wilma (Reginald) Truewell of Orangeburg, S.C.; mother-in-law, Clara Sprout of Chester; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
Viewing will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday with a visitation from 6 to 7 p.m. at King's Funeral Home, 135 Cemetery St., Chester.
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Memories and Condolences
for Warren Tisdale
Dwayne Robinson Sr.
October 24, 2010
I would like to send my condolences to the Tisdale family and to my class of 98 mate Justin. Mr. Tisdale was a wonderful man. I can not tell you the numerous laughs we shared. One was when I won first place in the talent show at the old middle school. This was after I received his permission to mock him. This was the first time I ever saw Mr. Tisdale laugh for real. We love him and he will be missed!
Kimberly Bowden
October 22, 2010
To the Tisdale family, I send my deepest condolences for I know that nothing and noone can ever replace who and what Mr. Tisdale was to you all! He has made a mark on hundreds of people and i am definetly one of them.
May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
mary ann reese
October 21, 2010
I knew Mr. Tisdale because I kept basketball book for Chester Middle School games. He was always the friendliest man. He had a smile that just let you know that he was a good person.It was obvious that he was well respected by those around him. May God continue to be with the family during this time.
Debra caldwell
October 21, 2010
To the Tisdale's family sorry for your lost to a very special person i send my condolences to the Tisdale family i keep you in my pray.......
Debra Caldwell
October 21, 2010
Mr, Tisdale he was the best and funny person he teach me alot about lifei am greatful 2 be in his's class I'm sorry 4 the family lost a very special person he want be forgotten I had share alot of memories I send my condolences to the family ....... Debra Caldwell( Utica N,Y)
Nyrissia Wilmore Crockett
October 21, 2010
To the Tisdale family, I am so sorry for your lost and I pray that God will comfort you. I will never forget that 1/2 of a smile and those short, but gentle words he use to say like, Mrs Wilmore "SIT" (LOL). Thats's all it took for me cause he didn't fuss often and i knew when he did he meant business! He will be missed just as much as he was loved! R.I.P Mr. Tisdale you have earned your crown!!!!!!!
william roberts
October 20, 2010
mr tisdale words cant describe the impack you had on my life . you where my coach,teacher,and friend . the life lessons you taught me i can never thank you enuff .25 years ago and i can still hear mr roberts i expect you to do it better . allways set and example for others . mr tisdale your example touch so many . rest in peace my friend .
Marketta Jeter
October 20, 2010
Mr.Tisdale was a great teacher and I must say that we had some great times in class and on the basketball bus. I am grateful to have meet him and to have had him as my teacher. Mr. Tisdale you will be greatly missed in the schools, great falls and on this earth. R.ii.P Mr. Warren Tisdale
Love, Marketta
Thomasina Boulware
October 20, 2010
To The Tisdale Family I am so sorry about your lost. My Prayers are with you all. He was a great man, and we all will cherish the memories of him. Just keep the faith and know that he is smiling down on you. May God Bless you all.
JeNedra Lynn
October 20, 2010
Mr Tisdale..omg he was a wonderful teacher and i will never forget him...he was a teacher that always kept his students laugh...gone but never forgotten!! love you
Will Franklin
October 20, 2010
I learned so much from someone who touched so many people's lives. I know the pain Justin and Jarman are going through and my heart pours out for all of Mr. Tisdale's family. You will always be missed, Mr. Tisdale.
LaSonya (Sonya) Boulware-McCauley
October 20, 2010
Mr. Tisdale will be truly missed. He was a great example of man, father, husband, and teacher. I am praying for his family during this time.
Sharrenda Hopkins
October 20, 2010
Mr. Tisdale was a great teacher and he will be missed truly! To the family keep your head up because he is now in a better place.
October 20, 2010
Mr. Tisdale was a real teacher, caring for students first. He and I taught and coached together for many years in the old Elizabeth Heights School -- Great Falls Middle.
Ellen Sides
October 20, 2010
Justin, we are thinking of you and your family at this very sad time. I always enjoyed talking to your father when we moved you guys in and out of your dorm rooms. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ellen and Hal Sides (Andy's parents)
Tommy &Linda Cornwell
October 20, 2010
Our prayers are with you and your family at this time Warren will be truly missed.
Bonita Cornwell
October 20, 2010
Shirley ours prayers are with you and your sons at this time . God has called his angel home do more work for him and trust it is a better place.You have a angel to watch over you now may God comfort you at this time and see you through the days ahead .
October 20, 2010
Mr.Tisdale was a great teacher and role model he will be missed dearly by all of his loved ones. I LOVE YOU MR. TISDALE!!!!!!
Lanavia Manning
Sandra Frazier, National Recording Secretary, NANBPWC, INC.
October 20, 2010
Dear Shirley and Sons,
I was sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, father and National Association of Negro Business and Professional Womens Clubs,Inc.'s ombudsman, Mr Warren Tisdale. Your family is in my prayers that God will sustain and comfort you during this time.
Alanta Perry
October 20, 2010
Mr. Tisdale was a great man that i will never forget, He always kept me going when i felt down and when i was willing to give up. He always told me "good things happen to good people," and i belive that because he was a good person. r.i.p Mr.Tisdale....love you!
Travis Commodore
October 20, 2010
To the Tisdale family, My deepest condelences go out to the entire family. I came to know mr Mr. Warren when I was a child playing with Justin and the many year he officiated my games. He was a great man and raised wonderful sons. To Justin and Ms. Shirley, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God Speed.
Gregory Walker
October 19, 2010
There's not a class reunion that I have attended in the last 25 years that Mr. Tisdale's name hasn't been mentioned. He had a famous quote that all knew and loved and as he would get on us for some childish misbehavior during middle school,he would boast "This is the neewwwww Mr. Tisdale not the old Mr Tisdale" and he proceeded to give his counceling. He would become our favorite teacher. He also coached many GF athletes in football and basketball. His teachings and guidance was inspirational in shaping the men that we would become.
Mrs. Tisdale and family:
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. > Rest in Peace Mr. Tisdale. You will be remembered always.
Calvin Wharton
October 19, 2010
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Calvin and Sabrina Wharton
Kimberly Black (Sisk)
October 19, 2010
Mr. Tisdale was a great man. It breaks my heart that he is gone. He taught me when i was in 8th grade. whenever i asked for help on an assignment, he would say, "Help comes from above, but i will assist you." Now he is able to HELP everyone, rather than assist them. RIP Mr. Tisdale, we will miss you dearly.
Angela Twitty
October 19, 2010
Mrs. Tisdale and family,
Mr. Tisdale was a great man whom my children and I had the utmost respect for. He taught me some 20+ years ago and he also taught both my children (Chrishonda and Christian Twitty).
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of bereavement. God will comfort you and give you strength in the days ahead.
Michael Hood
October 19, 2010
Im Michael Hood and he was my teacher and football coach.wonderful memories i have of him on how he pushed me to be the best that what ever i did on the field and off the field.i can here him now"Hood you got to get your behind up that field and hustle .there is no jogging on the field .If you want to jog go try out for track team not football" Will miss him. really inspired me to be the best in what I do and give it 100 percent. RIP MR TISDALE
Jimmy & Trudy Wilson
October 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are for your family during this time. Mr. Tisdale was a great man and a great role model for the young people. He will be missed so much.
Trudy & Jimmy Wilson
October 19, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are for the family of Mr. Tisdale. He was a great man and a great role model for the young people.He will be missed very much.
Megan Means
October 19, 2010
Mr.Tisdale will surley be missed by all, he was a very wise and caring man and he taught me a whole lot more than just 8th grade science he taught me the right right to live life and i'm going to miss everything about him....and i'm glad i was one i the lucky ones to be in his class on his last day!!!! WE LOVE YOU MR.TISDALE
Bernadette Cloud-Canty
October 19, 2010
Mrs.Shirley,Justin and Jarman Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Mr.Tisdale was a great teacher.He taught me 28years ago and my son 10 years ago.Mr.Tisdale always had a smile.I know that he is smileing down on you and the boys.Mr.Tisdale will be truely miss by all the students he came in contact with in Great Falls R.I.P.MR.TISDALE
Jessica Reinhardt
October 19, 2010
He was an great teacher and a great man! All his students past and present will remember him forever! God bless and watch over his family through their time of greif! Amen!
Nikitia Tillman
October 19, 2010
"Miss Tillman" is what he called me.....RIP Coach...Nikitia Tillman
Diane Holmes-Perry
October 19, 2010
My deepest sympathy and thoughts go out to you and your family. I can truly say I know what you are going through. I know from experience that it is hard, but you have to put all of your trust in God and stick together in times like these. He taught both of my sons, Jeff & Ray Holmes and they always had great respect for him. He did touch a lot of lives in Great Falls, he will always be remembered.
Angie Black-Ingram
October 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Mr. Tisdale. He was a great teacher, he taught me and my son. He will truly be missed by all the lives he touched in Great Falls.
Georgia Ree Young-Moore
October 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Brittany Johnson
October 19, 2010
I give my deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Tisdale. Just remember that God has a plan, just keep the faith and know that he will be a comfort to you in this time, he will not leave or forsake you. God bless you!
Kim Yarbrough
October 19, 2010
I will always remember Mr. Tisdale. I worked with him at Great Falls Middle School for about 6 years. He was a great man and was truly a good example to others. My thoughts and prayers are with his wonderful wife Shirley and his children. May the Lord bless you with peace and comfort at this time.
Tressa Waters
October 19, 2010
Shirley,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers . Mr Tisdale taught me over 20 years ago, he will always be remembered.
Tressa Waters
October 19, 2010
Shirley,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers. Mr. Tisdale taught me more than 20 years ago and he will always be remembered.
Jannie Price-Woods
October 19, 2010
Shirley,
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. May God give you the comfort and strength to go through this time of bereavement.
Amanda Morrison
October 19, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a great teacher!!
Lisa Bumgardner
October 19, 2010
We are thinking of you all and praying that God will comfort you during your time of loss. We all have wonderful memories of Mr. Tisdale as a teacher but mostly as a friend. He will always be remembered for his devotion to our community.
Gaither, Lisa, Gaither II, and Victoria Bumgardner
Debbie Mackey Robbins
Buddy Mackey and family
Robert, Valentina, & Andy Boulware
October 19, 2010
Mrs.Tisdale,Justin and Jarman,
Our prayers are with you and the family.May God strength and comfort you in the days ahead. Remember,this is not goodbye,but until we meet again.
Reginald Truewell
October 19, 2010
Reginald B.& Wilma T. Truewell
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