Dennis James Tidwell Sr. "Titybit"

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Dennis James Tidwell Sr. aka “ Titybit” age 64 passed away peacefully on January 24,2026 following weeks of declining health. He was born October 12,1961 in Alamance County to the late Rev. Clarence and Margaret Tidwell. Dennis worked at Copland Fabrics for many years as a loom fixer. Dennis loved going to Carolina Christian Church. He loved working on cars. He always wanted to have the fastest car in town.

Dennis is survived by his devoted son, DJ Tidwell and wife Michelle; Dennis loves his precious granddaughter Ava-she would always make her pawpaw Dennis smile; sister, Yvonne Jones and husband Mike; brother, Jerome Tidwell and his wife Gaynell.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, David Tidwell and Gary Tidwell.

Dennis will always be remembered as a “Simple man”. He loved his walk every day to 5 Points store-most of the time he started out walking but someone would always pick him up to give him a ride and someone from the store would make sure he made it home. But on the morning of January 24, 2026 at 1:19 am -Jesus came by and He and His angels gave him a ride on their wings to his forever home to reunite with his loved ones already there.

The family will receive friends Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM at McClure Funeral Home in Graham. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 30, 2026, at McClure Funeral Home in Graham with Pastor Mark Mitchell officiating. At other times the family will receive friends at the home of his son DJ Tidwell 264 Boone Road Burlington NC.