Mr. Matthew David Pugh-Tidmore of Arab, Alabama passed away at Children’s Hospital in Birmingham on Thursday November 24, 2022 at the age of 18.
Matthew was born on September 27, 2004 in Marshall County to Scarlett Marie Tidmore-Peel. He was raised by his grandparents Roger and Debbie Tidmore in Arab, Alabama. He enjoyed watching YouTube videos and playing video games. In his free time, he would often be found studying dinosaurs and alligators. When he wasn’t playing, or reading, Matthew took a great interest in politics. His dream was to one day be a US Marshall, and on his 16th birthday, the Arab Police Department honored him with a small parade in front of his house to make his day all the more special. Matthew was a loving young man with a wonderfully witty sense of humor.
Matthew leaves behind memories to be cherished by his grandparents; Roger and Debbie Tidmore, sisters; Sarah Peel and Hannah Peel, mother; Scarlett Marie Tidmore-Peel, grandmother; Marie Arrington Tidmore, great-grandmother; Shirley Arrington, uncles; Lee Tidmore and his wife Katie, Jeremy Tidmore, and Jason Tidmore, cousins; Christopher Tidmore and his wife Emma and Laura Tidmore, aunt; Auntie Charlotte Chadwick, para-professional; Tammy Cash, and very special friends; Misty Smith and her son Elijah Smith.
A visitation with the family is scheduled for Saturday November 26, 2022 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel. Services are scheduled for Sunday November 27, 2022 at 2:00pm at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel officiated by Brother Josh Garmany, and Lynn Tidmore. Interment will follow at New Friendship Cemetery in Union Grove, Alabama.
Pallbearers escorting Matthew to his final resting place are Lee Tidmore, Christopher Tidmore, Jeremy Tidmore, Jason Tidmore, Kevin Barksdale, and Steven Holliday.
Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, directing.
