Jerry Don Bidwell SR.
May 17, 1943 - March 3, 2019
Jerry Don Bidwell Sr. 75, of Eufaula, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Muskogee. He was born May 17, 1943 in Whitefield to Bert and Neoma (Ballard) Bidwell. Jerry grew up in Whitefield and Keota where he was educated. He served his country in the United States Army for 2 years. He married Marilyn Simpson on March 20, 1970 in Poteau and they made their home in Briartown for many years. Jerry loved fishing, working on cars, working in the garden, and raising chickens. He loved his family. He’ll be missed by all who loved and knew him. Jerry is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marilyn Bidwell of the home; 2 daughters, Penny Stephens of Lubbock, Texas, Melena Bidwell of McAlester; 2 sons, Linley Bidwell of Holdenville, Brandon Bidwell of McAlester; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 2 half-brothers, Billy Bidwell of Wagoner and Bobby bidwell of Kinta. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Bert & Neoma Bidwell; son, Jerry Don Bidwell Jr.; 3 sisters, Shirley Porter, June Allen, Bonnie Webb. Funeral Services will be held 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 6, 2019 in the R.E. Shearwood Memorial Chapel with Reverend Tommie Parker officiating. Pallbearers include Bobby Bidwell, Kayleb Bidwell, Charlie Ray Mann, Harvey Mize, Clifton Quinby, Jimmie Luescher. Burial will follow in Whitefield Cemetery under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.
Jerry Don Bidwell Sr. 75, of Eufaula, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Muskogee. He was born May 17, 1943 in Whitefield to Bert and Neoma (Ballard) Bidwell. Jerry grew up in Whitefield and Keota where he was... View Obituary & Service Information