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Obituary for George Edward Tidd, Jr. George Edward Tidd, Jr.
Homestead Fly Fishing Guide Dies At Age 65

George Edward Tidd, Jr., 65, of Covington, Virginia, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Carilion Stonewall Jackson Hospital, Lexington, Virginia.

He was born November 17, 1955 in Bath County, Virginia, the son of the late George E. "Chuck" Tidd, Sr. and Wana Gray Robertson Tidd.

He was employed as Fly Fishing guide and instructor for The Omni-Homestead Resort.

He was a life member of Hot Springs Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association, was an avid outdoors man, a "green thumb" gardener, a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Carrie Liptrap Tidd, children: Brandy Nicole Tidd-Whiting and husband, Randall of Covington, VA; Britney Noel Tidd of Hot Springs, VA; Justin Paul "J.P." Tidd and fiancee, Brittany Keyser, of Covington, VA; grandchildren: Eli Cole Tidd and Masi Lorelei Tidd, Lucas Bridger Tidd-Whiting, Bode Silas Tidd-Whiting, Kellison Whiting, and James Whiting, all of Covington, and Brylee Jennifer Tidd of Hot Springs, and Carter Brooks Tidd of Hot Springs; sister, Jill Plecker and husband, Robert of Hot Springs, VA; a special cousin, Susie Godschalk and husband, Herb of Staunton, VA; and several nieces, nephews, two sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law and mother-in-law, Margaret May of Hot Springs.

He was preceded in death by both parents.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., March 18, 2021 at Mclaughlin & Young Funeral Home with Bill Gram officiating. Interment will be in Mount Hope, Bacova, VA. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Hot Springs Fire Department.

The family will receive friends at any time at 200 Clearwater Circle, Covington, VA.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hot Springs Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association, P. O. Box N, Hot Springs, VA 24445.

Arrangements are being handled by McLaughlin & Young Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.mclaughlinandyoung.com.