Richard Gale Kidd, 84, of Alum Creek went home to be with the Lord Friday, November 8, 2024, at Keen Medical Foster Home, Elkview.
Richard was born in Hamlin and was a graduate of Duval High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. He worked for Eastern Airlines for many years, also as an electrician, and as an electrical inspector for the City of Alexandria, VA. He was a member of Engleside Baptist Church in Alexandria.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd M. and Virginia Westean Midkiff Kidd; brother, Lannie Kidd.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marlene Kay Kidd; sons, Chris (Tammy) Kidd and Jon (Dawn) Kidd; grandchildren, Renee Kidd and Liam Pike; sister, Annette (Roger) Parcel; sister-in-law, Patty Kidd; nephew, Darrin (Leslie) Williams; great nephew, Ethan Williams.
Graveside service with military rites by the Hamlin American Legion Post 111 will be 1:00pm, Friday, November 15, 2024, at Lively Cemetery, Sod with Bryant Bowman officiating. Visitation will be from 11:30-12:30pm at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Tonya and Dana Keen at Keen Medical Foster Home for their wonderful care of Richard.
Condolences to the family and friends of Richard
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