He was born May 23, 1930 in Pontotoc, OK to Edward and Willie (Haynes) Tidwell.
Ed served his country in the United States Army. He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. Ed loved spending his spare time working with his horses.
He was preceded in death by parents; wife, Mildred Tidwell; brother, Wayne Tidwell; and grandson, Tanner Dockrey.
Ed was survived by daughter, Sharon Dockrey and husband Dace; son, Don Tidwell and wife Stephanie; grandchild, Shane Dockrey and wife Mandy; great grandchildren, Avery Dockrey, Dace Dockrey and Jensen Dockrey; siblings, Imogene Ford, and Dub Tidwell and wife Ruthanne; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Visitation will be 1:00pm-5:00pm, Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Resthaven Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 11:00am, Monday, June 18, 2018 at Resthaven Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Tecumseh Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to Resthaven Funeral Home. Please visit our online guestbook at www.resthavenfh.com.