David Wayne Tidwell

David Wayne Tidwell obituary

David Wayne Tidwell

David Tidwell Obituary

Visit the Families First Funeral Care & Cremation Center website to view the full obituary.
David Wayne Tidwell, 52 from Blackshear, GA, Passed away Monday (June 16, 2025) at Memorial Health in Savannah, GA, suddenly.

He was born in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Mildred Stewart-Garrett and Arthur Tidwell.

David enjoyed going on trips with his wife, spending time with his children and grandchildren,
and he loved fishing and listening to music.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Robert Paul Douglas.

He is survived by his wife, Kimberly of 18 years; His Siblings; Brenda Hall, Alan Pierce, and Charles Garrett; His children; Chasity Davis (Andrew,) Karly Douglas (Sammy,) Devin Tidwell, Brandin Tidwell, Zachery Tidwell, and Luke Pittman; His Grandchildren; Little Sammy and Ahna Douglas, Coleton and Charli Davis.

The family will have a private Celebration of His Life.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Families First Funeral Care & Cremation Center

1328 Dean Forest Rd, Savannah, GA 31405

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