Category: Obituaries

Obituary: Malcolm Lee Tidrow

Malcolm Lee Tidrow passed away on December 26, 2017 in Athens, Texas. He was born on August 4, 1938, in Dallas Texas to Leroy O’neal Tidrow and Mildred June Tunner Tidrow.

He was preceded in death by his parents; His wife, Pat Tidrow; and his sister, Robin Gwynn.

Mr. Tidrow served his country in the U.S. Army from 1958-1960. He worked for several beverage distribution centers for many years. After retirement, he worked and dedicated his time to Meals on Wheels and drove the van for South Place Nursing home in Athens. He loved and adored his family and will be greatly missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.

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Obituary: Faye Nell Willingham

Faye Nell Willingham was born August 13, 1934 in Athens, TX to Densal and Mallie Mae Morrison. She passed away December 24, 2017 in Athens, Texas.

Mrs. Willingham was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Harold “Sue” Willingham, as well as her son Harold Keith Willingham. She is survived by her daughter: Meadora Hawkins and her husband Johnny; grandsons: Tye Hawkins, Tel Hawkins, Tee Hawkins and wife Larkin, Harold Dean Willingham, and Colby Willingham; sister: Joye Campbell; and her great-granddaughter who was the joy and light of her life: Lily Tru Hawkins.

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Obituary: Bill Gene Self

Billy Gene Self age 88 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 22, 2017.

Bill was born September 9, 1929 in Rule, Texas to Thomas and Octa Lavert Self. He was one of four children. He graduated Rule High School and went on to graduate from North Texas State with a Bachelors in Chemistry.

While working at St. Regis Paper Company, he met whom he describes as the most important part of his life. Jeanne Broyles was and employee at Regis and Bill was her boss. They fell in love and were married on August 23, 1972.

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