Johnie Lewis Tidwell, Sr.

Background

Sr., Johnie Lewis Tidwell, was born on May 4, 1936 in Bernice, Louisiana, United States. Son of Lovell and Rosa (Wilson) T.

Education

Associate of Arts, Parkland Community College, 1983. Bachelor, Eastern Illinois University, 1987. MSEd in Guidance and Counseling, Eastern Illinois University, 1990.

Career

Enlisted United States Air Force, 1955, advanced through grades to master sergeant, 1976, retired, 1981. Assistant personnel specialist Chanute Air Force Base, Rantoul, Illinois, 1984-1990, employee sepcialist, since 1990. Unit career advisor Duluth International Association of Prosecutors, 1974-1977.

Technical advisor Air National Guard, United States Air Force Reserve Communication Flight Commdrs., Chicago, 1977-1981.

Achievements

• Johnie Lewis Tidwell, Senior has been listed as a noteworthy personnel professional by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Blacks in Government, Air Force Sgts. Association (president Chicago 1980, president Rantoul 1986), American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars (adjutant Wheeling, Illinois chapter 1978). Lodges: Masons (senior warden 1976-1977).

Interests

• Cooking, photography, pool.

Connections

Married Ritsuko Irabu, October 14, 1960. 1 child, Johnie Lewis Junior.

Father:

Lovell T.

Mother:

Rosa (Wilson) T.

Spouse:

Ritsuko Irabu

child:

Johnie Lewis Junior Sr.