John C. Tidwell was born September 19, 1927 in Grapevine, Texas to Robert Lee and Pearl Emery Tidwell.

He passed from this life on February 8, 2008 in Norman, Oklahoma, at the age of 80 years.

John married Rexie Lou Hemphill on July 1, 1947 in Ft. Worth, Texas.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict, being honorably discharged with the rank of Master Sergeant. He retired in the 80's as a meat market manager in Midwest City, Oklahoma. His hobby after retirement was spent restoring and selling antique clocks, furniture, and dealing in anything old at various flea markets and auctions.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 57 years, Rexie Lou; and four brothers, Thaddeus, Ottice, Oscar and W. D. Tidwell.

John is survived by three daughters and sons-in law, Sharon and James Hughes of McLoud, Oklahoma; Brenda and Robert Muse of Choctaw, Oklahoma; and Terry Derr of Victoria, Kansas; three sisters, Marie Grant and husband Alva of Hurst, Texas; Ramah Jo Wood and husband Steve of Grapevine, Texas; Nancy Widener and husband Don of Graham, Texas; and one brother, Billy Tidwell and wife Kathy of Chico, Texas; seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grand-children and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

The funeral services will be held at 10:00 a. m., Monday, February 11, 2008, at Bill Eisenhour NE Chapel in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with interment to follow at Carney Cemetery Carney, Oklahoma.