James Garland "Twiddle" Twyman, 66, of Summer Shade, KY passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at his residence. He was born on August 4, 1958, in Glasgow, KY to the late Willie Lee Twyman and Magdalene Barlow Twyman Richardson Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather Jessie Richardson, a sister Vicki Carter, and an infant brother Gregory Lynn Richardson.

Mr. Twyman was a member of the Summer Shade Missionary Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army. "Twiddle" was a character in the Summer Shade community that everyone enjoyed poking a little fun with from time to time and "Twiddle" enjoyed poking right back at them.

Survivors include a son Javion Jamal Twyman; three brothers Randy Richardson of Glasgow, KY, Gary Richardson (Stacy) of Horse Cave, KY, and Terry Richardson (Renee) of Edmonton, KY; a special aunt Joyce Driver and two uncles Fred and LeRoyce Barlow; a special cousin Junior Barlow and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 1:00pm Saturday, August 17, 2024, at McMurtrey Funeral Home with burial in the Trinity Lane Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday from 10:00am-1:00pm at McMurtrey Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Trinity Lane Cemetery and can be left at the funeral home.