Aug. 12, 1948 - Feb. 2, 2010SOUTH BEND - Michael David Tidwell, 61, a resident of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, in his home. Michael was born on August 12, 1948, in South Bend, Indiana, where he had resided most of his life. He graduated from Central High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. On April 11, 1969, he married Florence Davis. Michael leaves to cherish his memories three daughters, Monica, Rosalind and Roxanna Tidwell, all of South Bend; and one son, Anthony (Tina) Tidwell of Valparaiso, IN; three sisters , Judith Walton, Rosalind (James) Ellis, Pastor Carolyn Gooden, all of South Bend; and two brothers, Roland (Lorraine) Ellis of Kokomo, IN, and Richard Ellis of Albuquerque, NM. He has 7 grandchildren whom he loved and cherished, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members. Loved ones who preceded him in death include his mother, Mabel Ellis, and a special aunt, and uncle, Hattie and David Talley. Michael had spent most of his life working in the area of education. He truly enjoyed teaching and working with young people. He was currently attending Chicago State University where he was to receive his degree in June. A memorial service for Michael Tidwell will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at Living Water Church COGIC, 1922 Milburn Ave., Mishawaka, IN, with Minister Clyde Carnegie and Pastor Carolyn Gooden officiating.