Celebration A Celebration of Life
dell Tidwell, Jr. was born March 2, 1951, 645 Buntyn St., Memphis, TN to the late Odell Tidwell Sr. and Earline Tidwell. Odell was number three of the seven children born to this couple and was affectionately known as “Ba Brother”. Odell was preceded in death by his brother Napoleon and his sister Hazel.
Odell was a proud member of the Melrose Class of 1969 and the 12 Year Society, attending Melrose from first grade thru the 12th grade. After graduating Melrose, Odell joined the military and served in the Air Force. He later attended Shelby State Community College and Memphis State University.
Odell accepted Christ as his personal savior August 21, 1963; was baptized and became a member of Prospect CME Church where he sang in the male chorus and did all the things Earline required of all her children. After his mom’s death, he strayed from the church. He reaffirmed his faith under the leadership of his brother, Rev. Otis Tidwell, and served at Twelve Gates Temple until his death. Odell’s quick wit and charm had a tremendous impact on all that met him. He had an uncanny ability to make one laugh at the most inopportune moment. More specifically, Odell loved to entertain which lead him to his most rewarding profession. He started with a record shop; next, he opened First Place which led to Tidwell’s Uptown in downtown Memphis. Uptown served one community while Tidwell’s Private Suite on Elvis Presley catered to a different crowd. He then moved his business to Hickory Hill with Sneaky Pete’s. His next venture was Memphis Nites which has been serving the Memphis Community for several years.
Odell was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Odell and Mary “Peggy” were united in marriage August 8, 1985. The two loved to entertain and travel.
Odell was called to eternal rest April 1, 2019. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Mary, his sons Shaun Tidwell (Alisha), Houston Chaffin (Andrea); seven grandchildren, Keenan Tidwell, Sharnel Tidwell, Brandon Tidwell, Madison Tidwell, Damoni Tidwell, Houston Chaffin III and Jhordan Chaffin; one great-grandchild, Jerry, three brothers, Sammy Tidwell (Barbara), Tyrone Tidwell (Francille), and Otis Tidwell (Beverly); one sister, Evelyn Tidwell Story (William Story); special friend and employee, Aaron J. Garcia; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He will always be remembered for his extraordinary sense of humor, wit, wisdom, and compassion towards all people.
Service
O rder of S ervice
Saturday, April 6, 2019
11:00 A.M
World Overcomers Outreach Ministries
6655 Winchester Road • Memphis, Tennessee 38115
Apostle Alton R. Williams, Senior Pastor
Rev. Otis Tidwell, Sr., Officiating Minister Twelve Gates Temple Holiness Church
Praise
The Processional..................................................................Family and Clergy
Scripture Reading: Old & New Testament..........................................Rev. Donald Sanders Rock of Calvary Christian Church
Prayer..................................................................................Rev. Louis Wallace Holy Nation Outreach Ministry
Solo................................................................................Melvia Chick Rodgers
“You Are My Friend”
Expressions
Melrose Golden Wildcat Class of 1969.....Janice Frazier-Scott Business & Community Leader.................................Cliff Dates
Odell Our Boss.....................................................Cheri Leniear
Odell Our Grandfather........................................Grandchildren
Solo............................................................................................Stacey Merino
Acknowledgements......................................................................Kiasi Malone
Solo..................................................................................................Toni Green
Reading of Obituary......................................................................Read Silently
Solo................................................................................Melvia Chick Rodgers “The Battle Is Not Yours”
Eulogy...............................................................................Rev. Otis Tidwell, Sr. Twelve Gates Temple Holiness Church
Recessional
“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24
~Acknowledgement ~
On behalf of the family of Odell Tidwell, Jr., please accept our sincere thanks and appreciation to everyone for the many sincere and encouraging calls, texts, emails, kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy and other acts of kindness shown during our bereavement. Perhaps you came to visit, said a soft prayer, or sang a comforting song to give us hope. Perhaps you sent beautiful flowers or prepared an enjoyable meal. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we, Odell Tidwell’s family, felt your love and support. We truly appreciate and thank you for your caring hearts and acts of Godly love.
Special thanks to the doctors, nurses, and staff of Davita Kidney Care and St. Francis Hospital, Diane Webster and Shady Henderson, the love and support of Shirley Holloway King, Jaqueline Tate, Jeanette Arnold, the Richmond family and so many other friends and family which are too numerous to mention. We thank God for using you to show His love toward us.
~The Family
~ Ushers ~
Hank Layrock
June Mosbey
Laqueta Hardaway
~Honorary
Cliff Dates
Pallbearers
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Cheri Leniear
Cheryl Neal
Tracey Hennings
Jerome Ewing
Vick Martin Larry Charles Smith
William Story
Charles Richardson
Shirley Frank Williams
Steve Langston
~Committal Rites & Interment
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Prospect C.M.E. Church Cemetery 6679 E. Raines Road Memphis, Tennessee 38141
Chelsi Mosbey
Tonika Smith
Jackie Franklin
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Active Pallbearers
Kedrick Malone, Jr.
Rizza Rippy
Keenan Tidwell
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Rod Richardson
Brandon Tidwell
Otis Tidwell, Jr.
~Reception ~ Memphis Nites 3299 Kirby Parkway Memphis, Tennessee 38115
