Tony Allen Kidwell, Sr.

Tony Allen Kidwell, Sr., aka “The Colonel”, age 67, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, in Oklahoma City. He was born in Oklahoma City on March 19, 1957, to Avis and Iva (Jordan) Kidwell, but was a lifelong resident of Tecumseh, Oklahoma.

Tony owned and operated “Tony Kidwell’s Truck and Tractor Service”, and he truly was “The Colonel” because it was “His Way or No Way”. However, he enjoyed it and often said, “He never had to grow up, his sandbox just got bigger.”

Tony enjoyed riding horses and spending time with his family. He especially loved going elk hunting in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, with his brother, Joe, and the guys.

Tony is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Julie Kidwell; and brother, Brad Kidwell.

Tony is survived by his wife, LaDonna Kidwell, of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Jaylin and William Wiens, of Tecumseh; son and daughter-in-law, Tony “Allen” Jr. and Jennifer Kidwell, of Pink; stepchildren and spouses: Ashley Koster, Andrea and Mathew Kenney, Andrew and Kelcey Wilson, and Alyssa and Bobby Humphrey; grandchildren: Eli and wife, Jacee, Kidwell, Riley Kidwell, Kyndal Kidwell, Jaylah Nail, Austin Koster, Andy Wilson, Kaden Wilson, Braelyn Humphrey, Brisol Humphrey, Brynlie Humphrey, and Daniel Kenney (who is expected to arrive in June); great grandchildren: Rain Elizabeth Kidwell, Maya Jo Harper Kidwell, and Raceton Keith Allen Kidwell; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Brenda Gage, of Tecumseh; nephews, Rick and Rusty Gage and BJ Kidwell; niece, Tammy Kidwell; many other family members and a host of friends.

Viewing for “The Colonel” will be Friday, March 14, 2025, noon – 7:00 pm, at AE Funeral Services Chapel, 603 W. Independence St., Shawnee, Oklahoma 74804.

A celebration of Tony’s life will be held Friday, March 21, 2025, 5:30 p.m., at Bethel Acres Assembly of God Church, 18509 Bethel Rd., Bethel Acres, Oklahoma 74801.