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Richard Kidd Obituary
Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday (July 13) at Finger Lakes Baptist Church 1000 Yale StationRd., Fayette, NY. The funeral servicewill follow immediately at the church. David Kidd, son of Richard, will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Green Cemetery, Romulus, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Frontline Fellowship, P.O. Box 21727, Chattanooga,TN, 37424.
Richard was born Sept. 24,1924, in Varick, NY, the son of Ralph and Florence Post Kidd. He was a graduate of Romulus High School,where he played basketball and baseball. Richard graduated from Bob Jones University with his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Ministry. He servedas minister for 36 years to the congregation of Turnpike Baptist Church inShrewsbury, PA. Returning to the FingerLakes, he served as interim pastor to the Finger Lakes Baptist Church congregation for 6 years. During hisyears in ministry he and his wife traveled to the the Holy Land. He also traveled to and served a mission in Romania. Richard's personal interestsand hobbies were gardening and landscaping. He was an
avid writer and had a lifelong passion for sharing the gospelwith others.
He is survived by his loving wife of almost 69 years whom he married on Aug. 7, 1948, Helen Howard Kidd; sons, Richard L. (Myra) Kidd of Greencastle, PA, Donald (Marian) Kidd of Huntingdon, PA, David (Leaann) Kidd of Romulus, and Daniel (Kim) Kidd of New Freedom, PA; daughters, Joan (Randy) Gull of Acworth, GA and Lisa (Paul) Brown of Spanish Fort, AL; twenty grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; many nieces and
nephews. Richard was predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law, Stanley and Mary Kidd and sister, Jean Kidd.
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Dan Herbert
October 5, 2017
I was just discussing Reverend Kidd with my mother in our evening devotions, expressing our thankfulness for his guidance at Turnpike years ago. I thought I would look him up and found his obituary. I was neither surprised nor overly saddened at the passing of a Godly man of 92 into glory, just profoundly thankful for his faithful service and the immeasurable impact he had on my life and my family's. So much of what I am is from hearing Pastor Kidd preach the Holy Bible three times a week for 20 years. David, I'm so glad you were there for him, and that you were so like him in the 5th grade boys Sunday school class in the church kitchen. Thank you.
Elizabeth (Hopkins)Choquette
July 14, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of Pastor Kidd's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family.
Wendy (Smith) Forbes
July 13, 2017
To the entire Kidd family-please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
I was fortunate enough to have attended Turnpike Baptist as a child. I remember waiting for the bus every week so I could go to church. Pastor and Mrs.Kidd were very kind and loving, leading by example how a true Christian should live. As I reflect on my own walk with the Lord today,I realize now,He and the family sowed seeds into my life without me knowing, and as a result I came to know Jesus as my savior. I am very grateful to have crossed paths with this servant of God. Please take comfort in knowing that Pastor Kidd is resting peacefully in the arms of God and we will all see him again in Heaven.
Barbara Reding
July 12, 2017
Remembering Pastor Kidd fondly for his steadfast love of our Lord and his eagerness to share his faith.
Larry Fischer
July 11, 2017
Your father was a great Godly man, husband, father grandfather and great grandfather. It was my pleasure to have served with him at Turnpike Baptist Church. Our loss is heaven's gain. Be sure to give my best to your mother. The world is a better place because of your father!!
Bonnie Burlew
July 11, 2017
David, Leanne and family. I am so sorry for your loss. He is in heaven with my sweet loving husband now. Love you guys
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