Bidwell, James Benton, Jr.

  • Saturday, May 16, 2015
James Bidwell
James Bidwell

James Benton Bidwell, Jr., 80, of Soddy Daisy, died on Friday, May 15, 2015. 

He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and was a longtime member of The Ministry Center.  James was a United States Navy veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Elizabeth Bidwell; children, Kathy (Kirk) Arwood, Sharon Davis, Tom (Kim) Marler, Pam Vandergriff, and Robin Vandergriff; brother, Roy (Linda) Bidwell; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Terry Stiles and Reverend Jim Milligan officiating. Interment will follow at National Cemetery with military honors.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, May 18, and 12-1 p.m. on Tuesday at Legacy Funeral Home.

The family wishes to thank Alexian Brothers Pace, Elmcroft, and Health Center at Standifer Place for their compassionate care of our loved one.

Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center.

Share your memories, stories and photos at www.legacyfuneralhome.com.

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