Ronald E. Kidd, Sr. Obituary (1951 - 2009)

Ronald E. Kidd, Sr., 58, of Taylorville, IL died at 8:46 pm Friday, November 20, 2009 at Taylorville Memorial Hospital. He was born February 27, 1951 in Mt. Auburn, the son of Marion T. and Edith Hunter Kidd. On August 25, 1970 he married Betty Leach at the First Baptist Church in Taylorville. Mr. Kidd was an Army veteran serving in Korea and had been employed by CSX Railroad for 34 years and had been previously employed by Kennedy New Products, Circle Steel and Christian County FS. He was affiliated with Grace Baptist Church in Taylorville and was a member of the Teamsters Union. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and being with his family and friends. Surviving are his wife Betty Kidd of Taylorville, Sons: Ronald E. Kidd, Jr. and wife Emily and Randy D. Kidd of Taylorville, Daughter, Kimberly M. Kidd of Taylorville. 3 grandsons: Alex Kidd, Kyle Kidd, and Jared Stephens. Brother. Tom Kidd of Decatur and sisters: Sarah Nance of Decatur and Linda Stephens of Taylorville. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, November 25 at McClure Funeral Home with Pastor Luke Love officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesday at McClure Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.