Gene E. Tidwell, age 82 of Gallatin passed away December 22, 2015. Mr. Tidwell was born on June 2, 1933 in Savannah, TN to the late Harry and Birdie Tidwell. He owned and operated Gene E. Tidwell Construction and was a General Contractor for over 45 years. In addition to his parents, Mr. Tidwell was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Bobbie Tidwell and his grandson, Jason Frakes. He is survived by his daughters, Sherry (Russ) Cheatham and Charlotte (Harold) Frakes; grandchildren, Michael (Twila) Walker, Kelly (Diana) Frakes and Dylan Cheatham; great-grandchildren, Aubrey Walker, Sydnee Frakes, Joshua Walker, Lily Frakes and L.J. Frakes. Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, December 24th at 10:00 A.M. from the Chapel of Cole & Garrett Funeral Home with Lloyd Byers officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday, December 23rd from 6-8 P.M. and on Thursday one hour prior to the service. Arrangements Entrusted To: Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville (615)859-5231 www.coleandgarrett.com
Gene E. Tidwell

Born in Savannah, TN on June 2, 1933
Departed on December 22, 2015 and resided in Gallatin, TN
- Funeral Service: Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville Room: Chapel
- Thursday December 24, 2015 10:00am
- Visitation: Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville Room: Stateroom
- Wednesday December 23, 2015 6:00pm to 8:00pm
- Visitation: Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, Goodlettsville Room: Chapel
- Thursday December 24, 2015 9:00am to 10:00am
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December 23, 2015 4:30 pm
With deepest sympathy…you are in our thoughts and prayers.