Eldred Wilson Kidwell Jr.

Eldred Wilson Kidwell Jr. obituary

Eldred Wilson Kidwell Jr.

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3:00 p.m.

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Jersey Mt. Rd., Romney, WV 26757

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Eldred Kidwell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McKee Funeral Home - Augusta on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Eldred Wilson Kidwell, Jr., 88, of Levels, WV passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Hampshire Center, Romney, WV.

Born on April 6, 1937 in Cumberland, MD, he was the son of the late Eldred W. Kidwell, Sr. and Lenna M. (Fridley) Kidwell.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Denver and Daniel.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda A. (Jones) Kidwell, his children, Derrick Kidwell of Levels, WV, Travis Kidwell of Points, WV, Sherri Kidwell of Springfield, WV and Jeremy Kidwell of Augusta, WV, 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and his sisters, Shirley Poling of Baker, WV and Glenda Dier of Naples, FLA.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Jersey Mt. Rd., Romney, WV with Tracy Fitzgerald officiating. Private graveside services were held at Levels Cemetery, Levels, WV.

All arrangements are handled by McKee Funeral Home, Augusta, WV.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

15

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m.

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Jersey Mt. Rd., Romney, WV 26757

Send Flowers

Services provided by

McKee Funeral Home - Augusta

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.