Allen Tidwell, 62, lifelong resident of Monrovia, passed away Saturday morning. He graduated from Sparkman High School in 1974. After graduation he attended Auburn University and completed his education at UAH with a degree in Business. He worked over 20 years at Airborne Express and for the past 13 years he was employed with Colsa Corporation. Allen was a lifelong member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized there at a young age. Allenʼs loves were his wife, family, and grandchildren. He loved being outdoors – especially at the beach, playing with the children, working out and cheering on the Auburn Tigers. For many years he enjoyed coaching baseball, at youth and high school levels.
He is survived by his precious parents, Clarence and Joyce Tidwell; beloved wife, of 37 years, Debbie; two sons, Justin (Macey Schmuck) and Travis and daughter-in-law, Lauren. He was blessed with 3 grandsons, “best buddy” Knox, “baby” Blair, and “sweet” Kellan. He also leaves behind his loving sister, Lee and brother-in-law, Dr. Joe Sharp; sister-in-law, Nancy and brother-in-law, Chris Gesting, both of Haslet, Texas; and much-loved nieces; nephews; great nieces; and great nephews. He was a good friend to many including his caring Colsa family.
A celebration of Allenʼs life will be held Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Mount Zion Baptist Church. Visitation is from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. in the sanctuary with the service immediately after with Pastor Kevin Moore officiating. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery following the service. Pallbearers are Randy Bailey, David Huff, Alan Kaufmann, Randy Mitchell, Martin Patton, and David Sparks.
Donations may be made to Hospice of North Alabama or The Russell Hill Cancer Foundation.
