Ernest G Tidrow

Ernest G. Tidrow Jr. September 11, 1920 - December 3, 2014 Ernest G. Tidrow, Jr., age 94 passed away Wednesday, December 03, 2014 at Kindred Transitional Care, Greenfield. He was born September 11, 1920 in New Castle, Indiana to the late Ernest G. and Pauline K. (Fletcher) Tidrow. Ernest was a 1939 graduate of New Castle High School, attended Indiana University and Butler University where he played basketball for legendary coaches Branch McCracken and Tony Hinkle. He graduated from Butler University with his Masters in Education. He was Principal at Greenfield Central High School for 25 years, Jefferson Twp. Schools for 8 years, a teacher and coach at Tipton High School prior to his retirement in 1986. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as LT. J.G. Commander on LST 719. He was a member and former Elder and Deacon at Greenfield Christian Church, member Lambda Chi Alpha at Butler, Indiana Teachers Association, an avid sports fan and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving him are son, Ronald (Susan) Tidrow of McCordsville, daughters, Jeannine (Bill) Wright of Brooklyn IN., Jennifer (Randy) Kelly of Fishers, grandchildren, Ryan Reed, Robb Reed, Rhett Reed, Richelle Reed, Quinn Dobbins, Corey Cronk, Patrick Tidrow, Shawn Tidrow, Michael Tidrow, Tim Stone and 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Alice (Spillman) Tidrow. Friends may call from 4-8 pm Friday, December 5, 2014 at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel, 1780 West Main Street, Greenfield, Indiana 46140. Services will be 10 am Saturday, December 6 at the funeral home with burial to follow at South Mound Cemetery, New Castle, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.