Mr. Dewitt Tidwell

Dewitt Tidwell, was born on December 11, 1931 and died on August 7, 2013. During his 81 years, he did a variety of things to make a living—logging, painting, real estate broker, insurance agent and auctioneer. However, most of his adult life was devoted to serving as a teacher or a principal at various schools in Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, DeLois, as well as his parents, Buck and Zola Tidwell, and his brothers, Wilbur, Carl and Clarence.
He is survived by a son, Bruce, his wife, Kim and a granddaughter, Breanna.
Visitation will be Friday, August 9, 2013 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Thornton Funeral Home located at 211 Luzerne Street in Mt. Ida, AR. The online guest book can be accessed at www.thorntonfh.com. The funeral service will be Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Ida Church of God located at 224 Luzerne St. , followed by a short graveside service at the adjacent Mt. Ida Cemetery.
He and his family wish to express their thanks to the caring staff at the Montgomery County Assisted Living, Montgomery County Nursing Home, Two West Wing at Mercy Hospital and Arkansas Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Montgomery County Nursing Home Auxiliary whose address is 741 South Drive in Mt. Ida, Arkansas 71957.