Jeffrey Shane Tidwell

Mr. Jeffrey Shane Tidwell, 52 of Hazel, Kentucky, died Monday October 15, 2012.
He was born in Murray, Kentucky on October 5, 1960.
Mr. Tidwell was preceded in death by his father, Charles H. Tidwell, who died on October 20, 2010 and by his grandparents, Herman and Eunice Tidwell and Buren and Nina Poyner
As a young adult, Mr. Tidwell worked as a licensed electrician in Murray, Kentucky. He graduated from Murray State University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Health and Safety.
Mr. Tidwell relocated to Cocoa Beach Florida in 1998 where he served as Field Engineer, Journey Electrician, Safety Officer and Construction Inspector in various projects at Kennedy Space Center. He continued his interests in the Health and Safety field upon his return to Calloway County in 2006
Mr. Tidwell is survived by his mother, Ella Van Poyner Tidwell of Hazel, Kentucky; one sister, Joni Gayle Tidwell of Jupiter, Florida; aunt and uncle, Dan and Lutricia Poyner of Hazel, Kentucky; as well as several cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 19, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home with John Dale officiating. Burial to follow in the Murray Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the funeral home from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Online condolences can be made at, www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com