RALPH M. KIDD

Ralph Milton Kidd, 94, of Stony Creek, widower of Marjorie Hart Kidd, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy Gray and Effie Clary Kidd, his son, Ralph M. Kidd Jr., a sister, Geraldine Kidd Taylor, and two brothers, R. Wilson Kidd and Malcolm M. Kidd.

Mr. Kidd served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the European Theatre. His service earned him numerous decorations including the Purple Heart and two Bronze Service Stars. e was a retired merchant as a partner in Jones & Company for 46 years. e was a member of Fort Grove United Methodist Church and Edwards Lodge No. 308 A.F. & A.M.

Mr. Kidd is survived by an aunt, Eunice Clary Taylor; nephews, Richard G. Kidd, Richard G. Kidd Jr., Jim Kidd, Christopher Kidd, John Kidd and Gene M. Kidd; nieces, Ruby Joyce K. Baird and Clara Dell K. Mills.

A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2014, at Blandford Cemetery with the Rev. Norma Jean Townsley officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fort Grove United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 145, Stony Creek, VA 23882-0145. Services by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.