William Frederick "Rick" Kidd III

William Frederick "Rick" Kidd III

William Kidd Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Sep. 18 to Sep. 19, 2009.
KIDD, William Frederick III "Rick," Smyrna, Del., passed away Sunday, September 13, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, William F. Kidd Jr. He is survived by his mother, Jean Fearnow Lane; stepfather, Floyd L. Lane; brother, Jeffrey Fearnow Kidd (Tracey); nephew, Jeffrey Gavin Kidd; stepbrother, Bryan Lane; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and a special friend, Ken Cool. A memorial service will be held at Mechanicsville Baptist Church on Sunday, September 20, at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Diabetes Association or The American Cancer Society.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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Carolyn Bowles

September 25, 2009

I will miss my calls from Rick on special occasions, especially at 12:01 a.m. every New Year's Day, wishing me a Happy New Year. We have been friends since he was a student here at Stonewall Jackson Middle School so I have many fond memories of him, his kindness, our lunch dates and how he saw some good in most every situation. His love of flying was his greatest joy. I feel that he is flying among the angels now.

Kimberly & Randall Wilson

September 19, 2009

You are all in our prayers. I know how hard this has been on your family. We are thinking about you all.

Rob Pauley

September 18, 2009

Dear Mrs. Kidd:
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will never forget how brilliantly Rick played both the piano and organ. He possessed such a gift with music. I remember how courageous he was as a child challenged by diabetes. I always respected his attitude about having to give himself insulin shots, as I was far too scared of needles to watch. I am thankful that Rick also had the courage to be himself. After being childhood friends and losing touch for many years, I was fortunate to see him again about six years ago when he was working for the U.S. Airways commuter airline and worked on a flight into Lynchburg. He had a great sense of humor and really seemed to enjoy life. God bless you and all the others who mourn Rick's loss. I am confident that he is in Heaven right now playing music for God and the angels.

Preston & Amy Ladd

September 18, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss. May you feel God's presence during this time of sadness.

Judy & Joe Bowles

September 18, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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