Former Autauga County School Superintendent Tim Tidmore dies at 59

Former Autauga County Schools Superintendent Tim Tidmore has died at the age of 59.

Autauga County Schools has released a statement saying Tidmore died over the weekend after an extended illness.

Tidmore was superintendent from 2021 to 2023 before retiring. He was the system’s first superintendent to be appointed to the job rather than elected.

“Mr. Tidmore was a dedicated leader, friend and family man who made a lasting impact on the lives of those he worked with and served. His work in education, particularly federal programs, impacted many thousands of students and their families,” the school system said in a statement.

“His leadership of and contributions to Autauga County Schools, especially during the tumultuous COVID years, are much appreciated by those he served alongside. Mr. Tidmore’s tenure was marked by a deep care for his students and staff, as well as a commitment to fostering educational growth, even in the face of challenges. His retirement in 2023 was a testament to his desire to spend more time with his loved ones, after a remarkable career that spanned more than three decades.”

“Mr. Tidmore’s legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched as a champion of education,” said Lyman Woodfin, who is the current superintendent of Autauga County Schools. “Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”

As Autauga County School’s first appointed superintendent, Tidmore’s accomplishments included capital improvements at Marbury High School and the Autauga County Technology Center, academic initiatives designed to grow students by meeting their unique needs, and the construction of the new Prattville Kindergarten School, according to the school system.

Tidmore’s funeral will be held Tuesday, November 19 at the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel in Rainsville with burial taking place at Copeland Bridge Cemetery.