George Twidell

PRINCETON — George Twidell, 88, of Princeton died at 2:08 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Kewanee Care Nursing Home in Kewanee.

Born July 4, 1927, in rural Manlius, Manlius Township, to Thomas and Lillie (Jorgensen) Twidell, he married Margaret Ellen Krager April 8, 1950, in Manlius. She survives.

He was a farmer in the Bureau Township area for 40 years. He was owner and operator of G & M Lawn and Ranch Vinyl Fencing Company from 1992 to 1999. He was an avid craftsman in the art of woodworking. He loved traveling and meeting people.

He was very active in the First Baptist Church of Manlius, serving as a deacon for 52 years. Most of that time he served as a trustee and was appointed in charge of the cemetery. He did mowing and upkeep of the cemetery and church property until 2010.

Also surviving are two sons, David (Ann) Twidell of Conroe, Texas, and Allen (Jodi) Twidell of Walnut; two daughters, Kay (Greg) Dabler of Wyanet and Lois (Mitchell) Ebanks of Houston, Texas; one daughter-in-law, Mary Lee Twidell of Princeton; 12 grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and nine stepgreat-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Alberta Miller; one son, James Thomas Twidell; and two granddaughters, Bridgette Ann Twidell and Holly Marie Neahring.

Services will be t 11 a.m. Monday, July 13, at the First Baptist Church of Manlius with the Rev. Robert Allen officiating. Burial will be in the First Baptist Church cemetery in Manlius.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the cemetery of the First Baptist Church of Manlius.

The Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Manlius is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.grant-johnsonfh.com.