John Kidd Obituary
John Wendell Kidd, 80, of Bennett, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024 at his home. The funeral service will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Beulah Baptist church with Dr. Neal Jackson presiding. Visitation will be on Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Joyce-Brady Chapel.
Wendell was born in Chatham County on May 9, 1944 to Lacy and Bonnie Lambert Kidd. He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and a lifelong farmer. He raised chickens and various livestock. He was a member of the Tri-County Ruritan Club and enjoyed cooking with the Ruritans and men of the church. He also enjoyed fishing, NASCAR and spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Wendell was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Judith Ann Cockman Kidd and son, Keith Kidd.
He is survived by his children, Karen Kidd Williams (Wayne), of Eagle Springs, Jeff Kidd (Alison) of Richmond, VA, Keith Siler, of Mocksville and Chris Siler (Cathy), of Wake Forest; grandchildren, Stephanie Siler, Austin Siler, Sam Siler (Katie), Anne Siler, Janna Williams Kennedy (Matthew), Weston Williams (Hailie), Caroline Kidd, Grace Kidd and Stella Kidd; great-grandchildren, Kaine Siler, Lucy Siler, Hadley Williams and Morgan Kennedy and a host of family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials may be made to Beulah Baptist Church Building Fund, 8454 Howard Mill Rd., Bennett, NC 27208 or Tri-County Ruritans, P.O. Box 101, Bennett, NC 27208.
Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com
Joyce-Brady Chapel of Bennett is honored to serve the Kidd family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3833 Chatham St, Bennett, NC 27208
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