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Official Obituary of

Willie Tisdale

July 7, 1944 ~ November 18, 2025 (age 81) 81 Years Old

Willie Tisdale Obituary

Willie Tisdale

July 7, 1944 ~ November 18, 2025 (age 81)

He was born to the late Eddie Ray Tisdale and the late Bessie Mae Vineyard-Tisdale of Whiteville, TN. He was called home on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

He accepted Christ into his life at an early age. He worked for a Steel Company in Chicago, IL for many years.

He was a very shy and reserved person but had many friends. He loved his family, loved to laugh and loved to have fun.

Willie A. Tisdale was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Rosie Mae Tisdale, three brothers, Larry Tisdale of Nashville, TN, John Tisdale of Grand Junction, TN and

Charlie Tisdale of Whiteville, TN, and one sister: Marlene Tisdale-Jackson of Bolivar, TN.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his children: Marvel Douglas and Jamie Wylie-Christie both of Ohio; Evelyn Crews and Rodney (Renar) Crews both of Chicago, IL; sisters: Virginia Williams of Memphis, TN; Gladys McGowan of Whiteville, TN; Dorothy Crews of Smyrna, TN; Bessie Williams of Memphis, TN; Elma (Charlie) Woods of Bolivar, TN; Norma Tisdale of Bolivar, TN; and one brother: Gary Tisdale of Whiteville, TN. A host ofnieces, nephews, grandchildren and friends to mourn his passing

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 Service Program


Services

Public Viewing
Friday
November 28, 2025

12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Jerome Boyd Chapel at Dixie Funeral Home
750 Bills Street
Bolivar, Tennessee 38008

Funeral Service
Saturday
November 29, 2025

11:00 AM
Jerome Boyd Chapel at Dixie Funeral Home
750 Bills Street
Bolivar, Tennessee 38008

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