Albert Ronald "Ronnie" Tidwell

Coach Tidwell was a kind person. I remember how he always looked our for the under previleged children in Apple Springs. I was always his helper and he rewarded me with candy. As a class member of 1978 I really loved him and Mrs. Jackie who was my teacher also.

My memories of Ronnie are at the family reunions in Canton. Ronnie always had a big smile and a laugh, a basketball story and a plate of fried chicken. Nick would run around with us as the older cousins traded stories until late afternoon. We would run free outside and make up games with rocks, and sticks, and horse apples as kids of the 80s did. Ronnie's legacy lives on in Nick, and the many lives he touched though the game of basketball.

Condolences to the family of this fine gentleman. Truly an honor, to have known. Thoughtful educator!

- Jamal Hall