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Chester Kidd Obituary
Chester Walton Kidd, Jr.
'C.W.'
Mr. Kidd of Charlotte peacefully went home to be with our Lord, Saturday, May 15, 2004 at his home surrounded by his loving wife, Helen, and family. Born November, 7, 1924 to Chester W. and Bonnie Kidd Sr., he spent his lifetime serving his Lord, his family, his community, and his country. After graduating Long Creek High School in the 1940's, he married his high school sweetheart and worked at Southern Electric before proudly joining the Army Air Force's 8th Division in the 489th Bomb Group during WWII. He flew a B-24 Bomber over France and Germany completing 35 perilous missions. For this he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and eight Oakleaf Clusters. After returning home on Christmas Day, as he had promised Helen, he began what is now his legacy to his four children, nine grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren. He created the Rockin' K Ranch, their home on Miranda Rd. He prospered in business with his construction company, a general store, the Rockin' K Motel in North Myrtle Beach, the Mecklenburg Abattoir and other businesses, too many to list. His determination to help his community and family lead to various endeavors including serving as Sheriff of Mecklenburg County for twelve years. Mr. Kidd served his community through his church, Trinity United Methodist Church on Beatties Ford Rd, 'The greatest little church in America'. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Optimist Club, the Angel Tractor Club, and a variety of other charitable organizations. He spent his lifetime helping others in ways that may never be matched and couldn't possibly be duplicated. If a need was brought to him by anyone, he would find a way to provide.
He is survived by his wife, his lifetime love, Helen Frazier Kidd; his daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Scott Tucker; his son Jerry Kidd, his son, Larry Kidd, and his son and daughter-in-law, Chester W. 'Buddy' and Lyndy Kidd; nine grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and a lifetime of cherished friends.
Visitation will be at Trinity United Methodist Church Family Life Center on Beatties Ford Rd. from 7-9 PM on Monday, May 17th. The funeral will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church on Tuesday, May 18th at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Trinity United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 6230 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216.
Raymer Funeral Home in Huntersville, NC is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Chester Kidd
WALTER BROWN
May 28, 2004
CW KIDD WAS MY GRANDFATHER'S FRIEND. HE AND BUD BROWN KNEW ONE ANOTHER FROM THEIR ARMY AIR CORPS DAYS ABOARD B24'S. THEY WERE FRIENDS THROUGHOUT LIFE. CW WAS THE KIND OF MAN WHO EITHER LIKED YOU OR HE DIDN'T. HE WAS A KIND, AND WARM HEARTED MAN. WHEN MY GRANDFATHER DIED IN 1999 I GOT A CHANCE TO MEET CW. THROUGH HIS STORIES AND MEMORIES I WAS ABLE TO BETTER KNOW MY OWN GRANDFATHER AS A YOUNG MAN. I EVEN GOT THE CHANCE TO VISIT CW SEVERAL TIMES AT HIS HOME IN CHARLOTTE. HE WELCOMED MY BROTHER AND I LIKE CHERISHED FAMILY. WITH THE ADVISEMENT OF CW I WAS ABLE TO BECOME A POLICEMAN IN FLORIDA. I ROUTINELY CALLED HIM AND GAVE HIM UPDATES ON MY PROGRESS AND EXPERIENCES. I WILL SURELY MISS CW. I CAN ONLY HOPE THAT AS I GET OLDER I CAN BECOME HALF THE MAN HE WAS. I MISS YOU C. MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY.
RESPECTFULLY,
WALTER
Doris Wilson
May 26, 2004
My name is Roxie Kidd -C. W. was my Daddy, Best Friend and Companion.
I don't understand where he went and why I can't find him. I have looked and looked for him at our home, in the yard, at his farm and on his Golf Cart he is nowhere to be found - I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND-
I HAVE BEEN VERY SAD!! I MISS MY BEST FRIEND!
I am his Dog (Schnauzer) Roxie Kidd
Steve and Debra Johnston
May 22, 2004
Mrs.Helen, Buddy, Vickie, Jerry, Larry and Family,
We would like to express our deepest sympathy for such a 'great loss'. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. May God bless and be with each of you.
Sissy Hendrickson
May 20, 2004
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Kidd family, especially to granddaugher Amy, and C.W.'s son Buddy. Sissy
carmen miller
May 19, 2004
Dear Helen, just heard today of your loss, so sorry, but what a wonderful man and all the memories you and CW created for your great family. my love to all of you.
Cheryl Alexander
May 19, 2004
To the Kidd Family,
C.W. Kidd was a wonderful person who added quality to the lives of many people. I'm glad I had the opportunity to get to know him. My son and I will never forget him. He'll be missed by many. My prayers are with you all. God Bless.
Mary Ella Crocker Hendricks
May 19, 2004
Helen, your family will always be a part of some of the best memories I have. CW will always be a part of all of the childhood memories and stories that Skipper and Heather tell their children. I know they are both better adults for having grown up as part of the extended family of the Rockin K. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
John & Peggy Eaves
May 19, 2004
With deepest sympathy to the Kidd family.We considered "C.W." a friend. He will be missed by all.
Heather Crocker
May 19, 2004
C.W. and Helen always treated me like one of their own and I loved them for that. C.W. was a wonderful man and he will be missed. My greatest condolences to the entire family.
Jesse Kidd
May 18, 2004
I am sorry to here of your lost.Very proud to be a part of his family.
Marvin & Carol Gray
May 18, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. C.W. was a fine man and a good friend. He will be sorely missed.
craig watkins
May 18, 2004
our sincere condolences to helen,
jerry,larry and the entire kidd
family . cw you will definitely be
missed sincerely ollie watkins
and family.
Sandy Carter
May 18, 2004
To Helen and the Kidd family-
I will remember C.W. as a great man, a strong christian and "extended" family man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless
Mary ( Carter
May 18, 2004
To Helen and the rest of the Kidd family-C.W. was a good man and was good to our family. I appreciate all he did and who he was. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Teres Barnette
May 18, 2004
We would like to send to you our sincere sympathy. Helen you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Teresa and Jimmy Barnette, Brooks and Betty Phillips
Janice and Ronnie Brown
May 18, 2004
We are so very sorry for your loss. C.W.will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Janice (Kidd) and Ronnie
Michael Christenbury
May 17, 2004
I want to send my sympathy to your family in the lost of a great individual.I have had the pleasure of being in C.W.'s presense in the past at rodeos and tractor pulls that my father is in.Please accept our deepest sympathy.From our family,The Christenbury's.
Joe Epley
May 17, 2004
CW was an outstanding human being, dedicated to makeing life more enjoyable for others. He brought dignity to the sheriff's department, although sometimes he was a bit unconventional, his heart was always in the right place. The spirit and kindness that he and Helen exhibited for many decades made Mecklenburg a better community.
We shall miss him.
Skipper Crocker
May 17, 2004
Helen and Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Everyone will be in our prayers.
Betsy Hewitt
May 17, 2004
Dear Helen & children, It sadden me to hear of CW's death. I will always remember him as one of the finest gentlemen I have ever had the privilege of knowing. I will never forget all of the summer days growing up and staying at your house with my cousin Doris. He will be truly missed.
Don & Carrena Riley
May 17, 2004
CW was a fine Christian Gentleman of the old school and the world will be lessened by his leaving it. God bless all of his family and friends. CW will be missed by a lot of people.
Jennifer Watts
May 17, 2004
May God bless you and the rest of your family. Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. For every tear shed is one of the great memories you will always treasure.
Connie Puckett
May 17, 2004
Dear Helen & Family,
C.W. was known for so many wonderful things he's done through his life and one of my fondest memories is remembering how the kids loved "The Candyman" at our church. He touched the young and the old with his caring ways. Our prayers are with the whole family. God Bless and keep you.
Connie & Chris Puckett
Jera & Clara Underwood
Cheryl Whitlow
May 17, 2004
Dear Aunt Helen:
I feel so blessed to have been a part of your family. I will always remember C.W. For his compassion for others and his gift of love he showed to everyone. Both you and C.W.were such great examples for us growing up. We will be praying for you and your family.
Pam Frazier-Blythe-Meadows
May 17, 2004
Aunt Helen, So many memories as a child attending rodeos,eating at the cabin, youth group meetings at the house,beach vacations at "Rest Haven". Calling work with the unbelievable story that I would be late because there were 15 bulls in the front yard of the trailer that I rented behind your house. Memories of Aunt Bernice,Uncle Lewis, Cary and her little duck she named "Coca Cola". The funny stories you and Uncle CW would tell me on Larry when he was little. Of course,woven within these stories and many more, are memories of you and Uncle CW. Thanks for the wonderful memories. Both you and Uncle CW all have become a part of so many lives and to me are considered a blessing in my own. Uncle CW will be greatly missed. Love, Pam
Judy McClure
May 17, 2004
such wonderful memories i will always have of CW...all of you ...
you are in my heart and prayers..
Shirley Vincent Poole
May 17, 2004
Helen, Buddy, Vicky, Jerry & Larry and all the Kidd family:
I would like to extend our deepest sympathies for your loss. C W was a long time and long ago neighbor and friend to the community. He will be missed greatly by you and many others. Our prayers go to out to you in your time of sorrow. Please know that we hold good memories of his life.
Shirley Vincent Poole
Loree Vincent
Robert Vincent
Kate Vincent Peebles
& our Family
Doug Malone
May 17, 2004
Helen and the entire Kidd Family I just wanted to say how Sorry I was to hear about CW's passing, although it's been 35 years since I was spending alot of time at the rocking K I'll will never forget the Kidd family. I went to school with Vicky and never will forget the hospitality of CW,Helen, Doris Wilson and the rest of the family. May God bring peace to your family and freinds.
Miriam and Jesse Moore
May 17, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Jesse & Miriam Moore (Griffin Company)
Kitty & Morgan Morris
May 17, 2004
Helen & Family: C.W. was a very special guy. We have a lot of good memories of him. One that stands out is when he ran for Sheriff, I Kitty had never voted, I met him at the Baseball Hall of Fame, he gave me a reason to vote. Our prayers are with the family, God Bless,
Jeanette Mundy McGinn
May 17, 2004
Dear Helen and Family,
I was sorry to hear about CW's passing. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Annette Nichols Wilkes
May 17, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. As an extended member of the Kidd family (grand-daughter of Ed Kidd), I have followed the life of CW Kidd for many years. We have many fond memories of rodeo days and he and his dog riding around in the golf cart on the ranch. He will be missed, but his legacy will live on forever.
Andy and Annette
Kathy White
May 17, 2004
Helen,
My heart goes out to you and your family. CW was an awesome man. I sure will miss seeing him, as will many others. He just lit up the room when he walked in. I still have some candy that he would bring. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
From all the girls at Styles in Cornelius,
Kathy White
Andrea Sanders
May 17, 2004
I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the Kidd Family. I will be forever thankful to him for giving me the opportunity to work under him in the Sheriff's Office. He will be greatly missed.
Duane Bartlett
May 17, 2004
CW was a longtime and cherished friend of the Bartlett Family...I sold him grocery products in his old store on Beatys Ford Rd. in the 50's and he was such a nice genteleman...my sympathy to the Kidd family. Duane Bartlett
Presbyterian Hospital HBO/Wound Care Center
May 17, 2004
We will always remember Mr. Kidd for the way he lit up our center each visit. We shall miss his smiles and laughter.
RoseMarie (Rosie) Walsh
May 17, 2004
Dear Family and friends,
I was deeply sadden when my mom called and told me about CW's passing. He will be missed very much. I used to live in Albermarle, N.C. but my parents live in Charlotte, N.C. Please know I care.
Davis J Walsh II
May 17, 2004
I knew him when I lived in Charlotte, N.C. He was a very kind and caring man. He will be missed awhole lot. He always had a kind word and a smile when I saw him last. You are in my prayers.
Leo,Cyndi, Avery and Caleb Brunni
May 17, 2004
We were sorry to hear of your loss. Out prayers are with you at this time.
Carroll )Blu) and Lynn Walsh II
May 17, 2004
Dear Helen and family members,
We were very sadden when we got the call about CW. He was always there when you needed him and even when you didn't. He will be missed awhole lot. He was a very big part of The Power of The Past Tractor Club. We will miss him being there for our meetings and functions. He will always be in our prayers and thoughts.
Roy Corrigan
May 16, 2004
As a former law enforcement officer from Florida, I offer my deepest condolences to former Sheriff Kidd's family. It is always a deep sorrow to lose a member of the brotherhood/family; this is no exception, especially as it appears the man was innovative at a time when it was needed most. We need more 'mavericks'.
Carl, Beth, & Lacey Tucker
May 16, 2004
Helen & Family, Just want you all to know that you are all in our prayers. CW was a great friend and will be greatly missed and remembered for all that he has done for the community and for his friends. God Bless you all.
Brian Harwell
May 16, 2004
Helen, Buddy, Vicky, Larry, Jerry and family:
C.W. was a fine gentleman and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brian R. Harwell
Brawley & Harwell, Attorneys
Mooresville, NC
Michael Claypool
May 16, 2004
Helen and family,
Nancy and I send our love and thoughts to you. You all were one of the large parts in our attending Trinity and we will miss CW greatly!
BIll Griner
May 16, 2004
Our sincere condolences during your time of grief.
Bill Griner & Family
Bo & Marsha Johnson
May 16, 2004
We would like to express our deepest sympathies, C.W. will be greatly missed.
Hank & Judy Bunch
May 16, 2004
Please accept our sincere condolences in this time of deep sadness not only has the Kidd Family suffered a great loss, but the entire County and Community of Charlotte, Sheriff Kidd was indeed a Legend in his own right, he will be greatly missed.
Dale,Edie,Loretta Stone
May 16, 2004
Dear Buddy and Family, We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Buddy we are so much wanting to see you. I Dale will give the girls the info. about the visitation on Monday nite the 17 of May.Buddy we have missed talking with you and your wife.When we left the beach that 4th. July Loretta & I didn't get any numbers from you to keep in touch with and we're sorry about that and time has passed. Please know that Loretta, Edie & myself have you and your Family in our hearts and Prayers.Buddy feel free to call me at 704-5456847 Dale's number. With ALL our LOVE Dale, Edie,Loretta
Jimmie & Nell Eckard
May 16, 2004
Our condolences to Helen and family.
Nellie Kidd Austin
May 16, 2004
Helen, Buddy, Vicky, Larry, Jerry and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. CW will be very fondy remembered by so many. You will all be in our thoughts and prayer.
With love,
Nellie and Gene
Kevin Venable
May 16, 2004
God Bless,..
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