David Earl Tidwell

David Earl Tidwell obituary, Savannah, TN

David Earl Tidwell

David Tidwell Obituary

Visit the Shackelford Funeral Directors of Savannah website to view the full obituary.

David Earl Tidwell

was born on September 28, 1948 the son of the late John Henry Tidwell and Gladys Marie Jones Tidwell Franks.

David in his spare time enjoyed playing pool and spending time with his grandchildren.

He departed this life on Thursday, June 6, 2024 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 75 years, 8 months, and 9 days.

David is survived by his two sons, Cody Tidwell and David Gean; and grandchildren, Liam Wade Tidwell and Everlee Layne Tidwell.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Merlene Austin; and brother, James Henry Tidwell.

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450 Church Street P.O. Box 1027, Savannah, TN 38372

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