Levie Lamar Tidmore

Levi Lamar Tidmore, affectionately known as Bro Lamar or Tidmore, age 91 of Crossville, Al. passed away peacefully at home on August 15, 2026. Born on April 6,1935 in Crossville, Al. He was the beloved son of the late Levie and Cora Dee Tidmore. He attended Crossville High School. On November 26,1954 he married the love of his life, Pat Cagle, with whom he shared a beautiful life of 71 years of love and ministry. A beautiful love story of two people who not only loved each other but loved everyone who shared their lives. Bro Lamar and Mrs. Pat spent their first years together farming. In 1956 they bought their 80-acre farm and home. In the early 60’s they were awarded Outstanding young farmer. In 1972, their family was selected as Farm Family of the Year. In the mid 70’s, Bro Lamar served as bus minister at Second Baptist Church in Boaz. In 1976 he founded Beth Haven Baptist Church in Guntersville. Two years later, he literally tore down his barn and fences in Kilpatrick to build the church and school building. Bro Lamar lived a life of dedication to farming, faith, family and prayer. His passion for people and faith shined brightly through Painter Liberty Baptist Church and Beth Haven Christian Academy and Church. There he touched and shaped lives of countless young people and children through the years. He carried hundreds of young people to youth camps and basketball games. He was a great prayer warrior that prayed daily for family, church, school members, other churches and missionaries. He is survived by 3 daughters, Sandra (Donald) Pike, Rhonda (Tim) Smith, Stacey (Mike) Kittle and son Steve (Donna) Tidmore. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, as well as hundreds of former church and school students who held a special place in his heart. Preceded in death, by his wife, Pat Tidmore, 2 grandsons Jarrod Freeman and Josh Tidmore, Parents Levie and Cora Dee Tidmore, 3 sisters and 1 brother. His funeral service will be held at Albertville Memorial Chapel on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Jeff Mims, Rev. Walt Howard and Rev. Tim Smith will officiate his service. Visitation for friends will be held prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. There will be no graveside service. Pallbearers will be Zach Pointer, Cullman and Jace Freeman, Ty and Levi Bouldin, Jolton Maze, Ryder and Maddie Smith, Krew, Kohen and Kade Kittle. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Shepherds Cove Hospice or Beth Haven Baptist Church. Special thanks to Shepards Cove for The Loving Care. Arrangements entrusted to Albertville Memorial Chapel

Levie Lamar Tidmore

April 6, 1935 - August 15, 2026