Joseph Henry Tidwell III's Obituary
Joseph Henry Tidwell III, age 71 of Powder Springs passed away April 2, 2021.
Joseph was a member of Prayer Baptist Church. He loved going to the mountains, deer hunting, hot rods and classic cars. Joseph loved his church family.
Over many years, he served as a Pastor for Lighthouse Baptist Church and Welcome Baptist Church. He also served as Assistant Pastor for Clearview Baptist Church.
Joseph was preceded in death by his sister, Dale Allen; sister, Imogene Newberry; brother, Lanier Tidwell and nephew, Kenneth Tidwell.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda Tidwell; son and daughter-in-law, J. Scott Tidwell and Charity Tidwell of Calhoun; daughter, Shelly Matt of Powder Springs; son, Benjamin Tidwell of Powder Springs; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday 3:00 PM at Davis-Struempf Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Scott Tidwell, Pastor Darrell Hunter, and Pastor Justin Hayles officiating.
Interment will follow at Morris Cemetery, Powder Springs.
The family will receive friends for visitation prior to the service Tuesday from 1:00-3:00 PM.
Anyone wishing to view the service virtually may do so via a livestream video that will appear on Joseph’s tribute page during the listed service time.
In keeping with current precautions due to COVID-19, we are requesting that anyone visiting wear a mask and maintain social distancing.
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