Carl David Tidmore was born on October 2, 1932 in Battiest, OK to William and Mabel Tidmore. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Michele Tidmore; nine brothers and six sisters.

Carl was a Navy veteran of the Korean war. He honorably served his country for four years and was a disabled veteran. After returning home from the war, Carl became a barber. He had his own barber shop in the heart of Valliant and cut hair for over sixty years. During that time, Carl met and married the love of his life, Sharon Warrick on March 24, 1978 in Paris, TX. Together, they raised a loving family and Carl loved spending time with them. He had a Christlike spirit of giving and helping others. Carl was a very gifted man. He loved playing piano and wrote over fifty gospel songs, which he loved singing for the Lord. Carl loved working on old cars as a hobby and loved everyone he met. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Carl is survived by his wife, Sharon Tidmore of the home; daughters, Darlene Comeaux of Orange, TX, Tonja West of Paris, TX, Donna Sauceda of Avenal, CA, Karlene DeShaw of Casper, WY; fourteen grandchildren; thirty-six great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren; brothers, Bob Tidmore of Swink, OK, Wilburn Tidmore of Lubbock, TX, Cecil Tidmore of Swink, OK and Wesley Tidmore of Harrison, AR; along with a host of other family, friends and loved ones.