John Phillip Tidball

John Phillip Tidball, 73, of Hobart, Oklahoma passed away Friday, September 28th, 2018 in Altus, Oklahoma. He was born in Hobart, Oklahoma to Ted and Irene (Stockton) Tidball on November 25, 1944. He attended school in Hobart and later enlisted in the Navy in 1963.
He loved to be around family and friends. Phillip also loved antique car shows. He had a 1956 Mercury entered every year in the Hobart Car Show. He enjoyed being a member in the car show.
He loved hunting and fishing. He and his dad fished together a lot. He also loved fishing with his cousin Mark Berna a lot growing up. He married the love of his life Debbie (Christian) Tidball on March 25, 1999 in Vernon, Texas. Phillip loved his family dearly, his nieces were always very special to him. He loved his sons, Wayne and Jason Dean, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife Debbie of the home,
2 sons: Wayne Dean and wife Gayla of Hobart,
Jason Dean of Hobart,
5 grandchildren: Michael Dean and wife Shelby of Hobart,
Matt Dean and wife Tiffany of Hobart,
Mark Dean of Hobart,
Zach Dean and wife Callie of Hobart,
CeDanna Dean of the home,
5 great-grandchildren: Daegan, Jacob, Matthew, Michael, and Madison Dean of Hobart,
1 sister-in-law, Pat Tidball of Midwest City,
2 brothers-in-law: Roger Christian and wife Donna of Hobart,
Leon Christian and wife Susan of Oklahoma City,
and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Phillip is preceded in death by his parents Ted and Irene Tidball, and one brother Jan.


Funeral: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 4, 2018
Ray & Martha's Funeral Chapel
Hobart, Oklahoma
Interment: Hobart Rose Cemetery
Hobart, Oklahoma

Services are under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home, Hobart, Oklahoma.