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Mark Kidd Obituary
Knoxville - Mark A. Kidd, of Knoxville, age 62, peacefully departed this life on August 8, 2020 after an extended illness. Proceeded by parents, Scottie R. Kidd and Hilda Wampler Spangler. Survived by loving wife, Lora Kidd, step-mother, Denise Kidd, siblings, Stacy Hayes, Bryan Kidd, and Cindy Kidd, his Great Aunt Katherine Howard, whom he held dear to his heart, his daughter, Kelsey Lynn Sweat, whom he was most proud of, step daughters, Heather Hicks and Amy Doig, his grandchildren, who adored their fun-loving papaw, Carson Hicks, Harris Hicks, Vaden Norwood, Benjamin Doig, River Rutherford, and Levi Doig. Mark was a devoted Vols football fan, spent his summers boating with friends and family on Norris lake, and enjoyed cruising on his Harley Davidson motorcycles. Mark had tons of great friends and will be missed by many. Special thanks to the physicians, nursing and infusion staff at Tennessee Cancer Specialists, Amedisys hospice, and especially to long time friend and Amedisys RN, Sharma Lawson. A celebration of life gathering will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, you may choose to make a donation to the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Kidd
Nancy ailor mingle
August 6, 2024
I use to babysit him. Also was my neighbor. He was so so sweet. I know he is being missed.
Angela Fortune
August 20, 2020
What a lose such a good.man
Diane Holden Neely
August 18, 2020
What was always the sweetest guy with a smile on his face. I can’t believe he is no longer with us. He will be sadly missed. Prayers for his family.
Sheila Headrick Turner
August 17, 2020
Oh No. So sad, Mark was so full of life and loved everything about it. Was so much fun. Always laughing. He made High School fun. Although he was younger than me, He was an old soul. Mark you will be missed by many. I a grateful for your friendship. You are with Hilda now. I know she was waiting on you. You are loved. Prayers for the family.
Terry
August 15, 2020
I always enjoyed seeing Mark at Vaden's birthday parties. My prayers for Kelsey and the family
Chuck Walker
August 15, 2020
Mark was a kind hearted person. He was very hard working. I enjoyed working with him at Coke
Nancy mingle
August 14, 2020
Was a sweet little boy. I use to babysit him and his siblings.
Jerry Daniel
August 14, 2020
Mark and I worked together at coca cola ,he was one of the best equipment technicians that I worked with. We stayed in contact some after leaving Coke (good move) shared lake stories!
Tracey (King) Banks
August 13, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Perry Smith
August 13, 2020
One of South High Rockets best! Mark was a great guy and will be missed. Perry Smith
Cheryl Ross Drain
August 13, 2020
Mark will be missed greatly. He was a great guy and friend. I miss his emails and morning post. Prayers for all of family.
Phillip V Carr
August 13, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Philip Coward
August 13, 2020
Mark was a great man. I enjoyed knowing him. He was a positive and helpful person who loved UT football, the lake and loved children and would always be there to help a friend. He will be missed by many people. RIP Mark.
Dawn Tituskin
August 13, 2020
RIP Mark, you will be greatly missed, we had some fun times on the lake and vol fun times at Roosters, fly high my friend! Dawn and Andrew
August 13, 2020
I love you Big Brother. You are no longer in pain and reunited with our precious Mother and your father. I will truly miss you.
Stacy Hayes
August 13, 2020
I love you Big Brother. You are no longer in pain and reunited with our precious Mother and your father. You will be deeply missed.
Terry Colquitt Bowen
August 13, 2020
Praying the presence of Christ fills your heart now & comforts you daily.
Leonard Charles Parrott leonardcparrott @gmail.com
August 13, 2020
It was a privilege to have know him. RIP my brother, god bless his family
Lynne Clapp Draughon
August 13, 2020
Mark was a life long friend. He will be missed and prayers going out to his family.
Nancy & Lee Barbee
August 13, 2020
So sorry for your loss, prayers of comfort for friends and family
Bryan Kidd
August 12, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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