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R.B. Tidwell Obituary

R.B. Tidwell

Nashville, TN

February 13, 2014. Survived by children, Ossie Jefferson-Corley, Ida McGinnis, Robert (Irene) Tidwell, Shirley Tidwell, Carl Tidwell, Thelma Northern and Lisa Phelps; 16 grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Public viewing Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 2-6 p.m. Family visitation Wednesday, February 19, 2014 from 11 a.m. til 12 noon with funeral to follow at Lewis & Wright Chapel. Interment Greenwood Cemetery.

Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors, (615) 255-2371

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Published by The Tennessean on Feb. 17, 2014.

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Dianne Murray

February 11, 2025

I miss Mr. Tidwell so much. He was a man of great wisdom and insight. He brightened my life and those fond memories remain in my mind daily. Thinking of the family during this time of remembrance.

October 23, 2014

Rest in peace, I love and miss you and
mom: (Suddie)

Vanessa Tidwell

February 22, 2014

Dear uncle and great-great uncle. We will miss you, but you will always be in our hearts and memories for a lifetime.

To our cousins, nieces and nephews, we are with you always in God's love and the comfort of His spirit.

Much love, Artie, Eva, Christine, Lillian and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Juanita Daniel Dunlap

February 22, 2014

Little Ossie, May God give you peace at this time and may the memories of the good times forever give you something to cushion you as long as you need them and are able to smile and laugh.

(DeeDee) Deirdre Matthews

February 19, 2014

Thinking of you and your family at this time of grievance. If anything is needed just walk across the street or call.

Mary Lockett

February 19, 2014

Shirley,
My prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.

kim johnson

February 18, 2014

Daddy Tidwell I will forever miss you.
Thank you for all of your love and wisdom you share with me

Dianne Murray

February 17, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. I truly enjoyed visiting with Mr. Tidwell and seeing him light up when I brought him candy. He was a delight!

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