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Rusty Kidd Obituary
Kidd represented the Milledgeville area for eight years until deciding not to seek re-election in 2016 for health reasons.
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for Rusty Kidd
22 Entries
jerry b clark
July 9, 2020
loved Rusty and spent many years in high school and college as his roommate. He was "one of a kind".
Jason Shaw
June 8, 2020
Rusty was a true gentleman who was liked by everyone he came across. He was always dedicated to working tirelessly for his district. He never let his handicap hold him back at all even though I know it was a struggle at times. RIP my friend.
Lauren Randall
June 7, 2020
My sincere condolences to the Kidd family. Rusty had a great sense of humor and was always a gentleman to me and other Senate staff I worked with. He always asked about my son when he saw me. May he rest in peace.
Brantley Kemp
June 6, 2020
Rusty was a good man with a big heart who never met a stranger. A talented multi-sport athlete, he and I were in Coach Doug Dickey's first football recruiting class at The University of Tennessee in 1965. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My sincere condolences to his family-Brantley
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Camilla Grayson
June 4, 2020
I worked at the Medical Association of Georgia with Rusty and never saw a day that he wasn't friendly, helpful and agreeable. He never seemed to care what prominence, class, or wealth you had--he was friendly and helpful to everyone. I loved his vigor for life, his constant friendliness, the smile he put on your face, and his constant generosity. I was no one special, but he treated me as if I was the most important person who saw that day. I haven't seen Rusty in a long time, but am I exceptionally sad at his death, because he was a one in a million person, who everyone seemed to love.
Barbara
June 4, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
June 4, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Brant Frost
June 4, 2020
It was my honor to serve as a legislative aide during Rusty's time in office and I was always impressed by his smile and optimism. It was an inspiration to the rest of us.
Ron Hein
June 4, 2020
Julie and I enjoyed working with Rusty very much as R.J. Reynolds lobbyists, He was a true gentleman and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Ron and Julie Hein
Bucky Murphy
June 3, 2020
Sorry to hear about this. He was a good man and a good friend. We first met about 1980 when I was lobbying for the MS Medical Assn. Reconnected years later after his accident when we both worked for RJR. My prayers are with the family.
STUART PADOVE
June 3, 2020
Very sorry. I remember him from high school. He and his Dad, Culver, were dedicated to the people of Baldwin County and the state of Georgia. May he Rest In Peace
Joe V Williams
June 3, 2020
Rusty was a born leader. From Baylor School in Chattanooga, where I first met him, I realized he was going to be out front of the pack. I remember trying to outrun him and out play him. He was always in the lead. The nation and his teammates will miss Rusty . The memory of his overcoming the difficulties of life will be in our minds. May he rest in peace. His race has finished. He won.
Gordon Harrison
June 3, 2020
I remember Rusty more as a motorcycle riding mover and shaker behind the scenes man than as a legislator. He would come to the Cap roaring up on his cycle dressed in a black leather jacket and boots. I was devastated when he had his accident and heartbroken when he came back to the Cap in a wheelchair. Culver was a old time Georgia pol and Rusty took his place. Played in many golf and other outings with RK and he was always fun to be around. I was kind of learning my way around the Capitol when we first met. Rusty did it much better than me. I made everybody mad and had to dig out a lot. Rusty just worked the crowd and pretty much achieved his goals. What stories he could tell. Last of a kind.
Donna Glass
June 3, 2020
I worked with Rusty during his tenure at the Medical Association of Georgia. My prayers and love go to his family during this time. All who knew him will miss him so very much.
Jodie Mosley
June 3, 2020
God bless u. Senator kidd
Sally Greer
June 3, 2020
Rusty and I met 50+ years ago when we were Freshmen in college. I knew then that he was meant to be a politician with his charisma and commanding presence, not to mention his family history. He lived up to that and so much more. He was so down to earth and unassuming and a credit to Baldwin County and the State of Georgia. He never let being in a wheelchair stop him from anything. I have such respect and admiration for what he accomplished. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Susan Lemme
June 2, 2020
The last independent? I might add the last of two rascals who knew how to get things done, were fiercely loyal to their districts and had enough of a sense of humor for stunts such as having a sign marking the Culver Kidd Highway placed very strategically. Your service is greatly appreciated.
Terry Coleman
June 2, 2020
Rusty was a great public servant , businessman and friend.
Michele NeSmith
June 2, 2020
Rusty was a very kind person. I remember working with him when he was a lobbyist and as a member. He was always very respectful and open minded. He will definitely be missed. I am glad that I was afforded an opportunity to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Mathew M. John DPM
June 2, 2020
I always enjoyed hearing him speak to the GPMA concerning podiatry and the integration of providing for the foot and ankle care needed in Georgia. He was a kind soul.
Bill Ward
June 2, 2020
I have been out of Atlanta for some time now but I will miss him and some of the fun times had many years ago on and around Milledgeville. I miss Candy too.
Gale Macke
June 2, 2020
Rusty Kidd, son of the Silver Fox, Culver Kidd was a great supporter of Mental Health and those that provided the services. Here at the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of GA, LPCA, we have lost friend. He will be greatly missed.
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