Richard Tidwell

richard tidwell

December 18, 1953 ~ January 15, 2022

Born in: Atlanta, Georgia
Resided in: Norcross, Georgia

Richard “Ricky” Tidwell passed away on January 15, 2022. He was born in Atlanta, Ga. on December 18, 1953 to Bobby and Ann Tidwell. He lived in and around the Atlanta area his entire life.

He is survived by his mother and father Bobby and Ann Tidwell of Lawrenceville, Ga. His brother and sisters Teresa Tidwell of Atlanta, Ga., Phil Tidwell (Rachel) of Douglasville, Ga., Nancy Logue Woods (Dale) of Atlanta, Ga., Lisa Kemmer (Powel) of Cumming, Ga. His nieces and nephews Anna Kemmer (Andrew Knox) of Sacramento, Ca., Wesley Kemmer of Cumming, Ga., Ashlee Van Der Sluys (Matt) of Atlanta, Ga., Ryan Logue (Claire) of Cumming, Ga., Kaitlyn Bahruth (Jonathan) of Auburn, Ga., Joseph Tidwell (Tessa) of Salida, Co., Elysa Epperson (Brad) of Winder, Ga., His friend of many years, Geri Cowles.

Ricky attended Georgia Tech University and Southern Tech, where he received his engineering degree. He worked in the telecommunications field at AT&T in Atlanta for 30 years, retiring at age 52. He was deeply loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed.

Services

Visitation: January 31, 2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel
1031 Lawrenceville Hwy.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

770-277-4550

Funeral Service: January 31, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Wages & Sons Gwinnett Chapel
1031 Lawrenceville Hwy.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

770-277-4550

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  1. I will miss Rick. He has been my neighbor for so so long. We would always tease each other if either one of us mowed our lawn first. “You are making me look bad. Now I need to mow mine!” I will miss that. He was a such good neighbor, a neighbor I could count on! He even taught me how to use a chainsaw! I know Geri and his family will miss him so much. Please know his neighbors will also miss him. My thought and prayers are with Geri and his family. May the good memories comfort you. Revelation 21:4 comforts me. One day “death will be nor more.” I yearn for that time.

  2. CandleImageRick and his domestic partner of many years, Geri, have been my friends for over 20 years.
    Rick and Geri showed their true love and special companionship in their relationship by a generous willingness to share their unique personal gifts to the people in their lives, in whatever way those gifts would benefit others.

    I loved that I knew that I could call Rick anytime, even though Geri was my friend first.
    Rick and I had great conversations together.
    Many times I would speak with one, and then the phone would be handed to the other.
    Sometimes Rick and Geri disagreed, but they allowed the other to have a differing opinion, often with humor, and without being spiteful to the other.

    I have sweet memories of Rick and Geri visiting our home and my husband and I going out to dinner with them to the Mexican restaurant that Rick loved best.

    When Geri was ill several years ago, Rick cared for her completely on his own, doing everything he possibly could to help Geri to heal.
    To me this is quite a significant example of the kind of person he was, because caring for someone who is that ill by yourself is almost an impossible task and takes a depth of devotion that most people never know.

    Geri returned this devotion and watched over Rick’s needs and worried over anything that might hurt him.
    Geri did all she could to make his life wonderful.
    She supported his dreams, his hobbies, his time with his guy friends and having his ‘Man Cave’ space.

    Rick also visited me in the hospital when I was very sick, and brought me supplements that he hoped would help my healing.
    He also followed up to see how I was doing.
    His caring was so precious to me during what was a very scary time in my life.

    Rick was quite intelligent, which made conversations lively and interesting.
    He had a naturally selfless and forgiving nature, an easy humor, and a smile that could brighten a heart.

    I will miss you, my old friend.
    Expect many hugs to be saved up for when I see you next.
    May your joyful home coming to God help our grieving hearts to be comforted.

    Rest easy,
    Terry

  3. CandleImageIm si sad about this lost Rick was a great neighbor very friendly always he will be miss always. Lancelot drive would never be the same with out Rick.

  4. CandleImageWe are so sorry to hear about Rick.

    Rick was our neighbor, we met him and Geri many years ago while they often walked around the neighborhood, in pretty weather. Whenever they seen us outside they would always stop and chat and sometimes Rick would just knock on the door, which was always a nice surprise. Rick had such a big, friendly smile. He was easy to laugh. Weather it was he and Geri or just himself we would talk and we’d all “solve the worlds problems”. He had a lot to say on many subjects and we found him interesting to talk and listen to. We all four loved to eat out and he knew many good places to eat – Mexican food was a favorite for all. On occasion we would help him and he would help us.

    We miss you already our neighbor-friend.

    Geri we pray for you and his family to have peace in your heart.

    Sent with Love.

  5. I met Rick in October, 1988 on a flight to Denver, CO. He was an AT&T Network Services engineer about to embark on a new career in AT&T business sales, and I was one of his instructors in the two-week class he had to pass in order to secure his new job.  Rick not only passed the class, but he scored above the class average in every test and design project assigned. Those who know him well will not be surprised by that. Though we never worked in the same group at AT&T, our paths crossed many times. I followed his successful sales career through the years since I felt somewhat responsible for him as one of the folks I trained. Rick was a regular at our AT&T Northlake/Lenox Park sales team reunions between 2007-2016. Every photo I have from those events shows Rick surrounded by a different group of friends – he was well-liked by all. Rick was also a humble, thoughtful man and will be greatly missed by his former AT&T coworkers. My sincere condolences for your great loss.

    Margaret Moore
    Snellville, GA

  6. CandleImageI first got to know Rick through our mutual friend, his beloved life partner, Geri. Even though I reside on the opposite side of the country I, like others, was blessed with regular conversations with my two friends. Rick and Geri have been kind and wonderful blessings in my life. I really value our chats together. Additionally, Rick was so kind to me when I was technically baffled, and also thoughtfully patient with me throughout the process of fixing my situations. GOD bless you, Rick.

    But above all else, I especially love our “GOD” times together and am confident I will, someday far off, enjoy eternity with both Rick and Geri, my amazing friends. In the meantime, know how much you are loved, Rick.

    Thank you, Rick for loving Geri. Thank you both for being my precious friends!
    Audrey ????

  7. CandleImageHaving known Ricky for many years I can say that a part of my life was influenced by his parents who took me in when I was a homeless young whippersnapper. The family is a wonderful family who takes care of each other and shows a lot of love. Ricky has left our world and even to the end ensured that his family was cared for. He was kind to those that sought his advice and his help. I am thankful to have known him. May our Lord Jesus hold him in his arms and always bless his family. James

  8. Rick was a Great Friend and Excellent Neighbor for many years, a true Southern Gentleman that would help anyone, he will be missed !!

  9. CandleImageMy condolences to all Rick’s loved ones, having lost him much too early. Rick was someone I met through working in the same sales branch at AT&T in the late 1980’s and he was one of those folks that made me feel welcomed to Atlanta and we never stopped being friends, even if we did not see each other for years at a time after he retired. In fact, I often resided near him though in a different work team, but that never mattered. He still included me on lunch invitations to the Silver Grille for Salmon pattie Friday’s – he was a regular along with Al B. and many other beloved co-workers for decades. What I recall the most is Rick’s intellect, quirky humor, and how much he was respected by AT&T co-workers as a constant ‘go-to’ on product knowledge and just about anything related to telecommunications. Rick never hesitated to help! The world is a less friendly and humorous place without all the gifts Rick shared with his family, loved ones and neighbors.


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