William "Bill" Tidwell 74, of Blanchester, OH passed away May 26, 2013 at the Cedars of Lebanon in Lebanon, OH. Bill was born November 10, 1938 in Florence, Alabama, a son of the late Luther and Lucy Henden Tidwell. Bill retired as a carpenter for 30 years Hamilton Carpenters Local, drove truck with Goodwill Industries for 12 years and was a US Navy Veteran. Surviving are his wife of 43 years Jean Wilp Tidwell; a son Jeffrey Tidwell; a sister Doris Addis; a brother Jimmy Tidwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Larry Tidwell. Private graveside services with Military Honors were held at the convenience of the family at Blanchester I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Blanchester, OH. The Tidwell family had the distinct honor to help as pallbearers. Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home in Blanchester, OH serving the family. Funeral Home: Tufts Schildmeyer Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Blanchester 120 W. Main St. Blanchester, OH US 45107 Visitation: Private services were held at the convenience of the family Service: Private services were held at the convenience of the family