Ronald Lewis Bidwell

Ronald Lewis Bidwell, 79, of Owensboro, Kentucky, died August 15, 2017 while under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born on December 22, 1937, in Owensboro, to the late Hugh and Thelma Vance Bidwell. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. He was a master photographer and the owner of Bidwell Photography. He was president of the Professional Photographers of Indiana, a 32nd degree Mason, a Kentucky Colonel, and a ham radio operator for many years. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He also lost his two brothers, Larry Bidwell and Danny Bidwell, in addition to his parents.

Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Patsy Gaddis Bidwell; son, David Bidwell (Becky) and daughter, Molly Hammond (Paul) both of Indianapolis, IN; stepsons, Robbie Gaddis (Susan) and Scott Gaddis (Connie) and stepdaughter, Stacy Worthington (Frankie) all of Owensboro; twelve grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Brenda Bidwell and Linda Bidwell both of Owensboro.