John William Kidd passed away October 17 after a courageous journey with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Susan Maxwell Kidd and children Mallory (Mallie) Kidd Earl, (Mark) of Jackson,Ms and John William Kidd, Jr. Three grandchildren , Charles Truman Earl, Thomas Mallory Earl, and Eleanor Markley Earl will miss their “Big Hop” as he was affectionally called.
John was predeceased by his parents Anne Dickson Kidd and James Mallory Kidd, Jr.
Attending Mountain Brook Schools and Marion Military Institute, John graduated from Livingston University.
He spent many years in the real estate business and the appraisal business , forming Kidd Appraisals with his son,John.
A long time member of The Country Club of Birmingham , his friendships with his golf dogfights expand over 40 years as he was affectionally called “Scuba”.
He cherished their times together on the golf course and the 19th hole playing penny gin. He was one of the founding members of “Americas Premier Highest Handicap Dogfight”. He remained loyal to early friendships of over 60 years with many and treasured their memories together.
He was also a member of Highlands Country Club, in Highlands N.C., The Beaux Arts Krewe, and The Club.
John was a previous member of Briarwood Presbyterian Church and attended Church of the Highlands.
He is Survived by his siblings: James Mallory Kidd III, (Katherine), Robert Dickson Kidd, (Sharon), Leila Anne Kidd Rowan, (Robby) of Huntsville, Al. and Donald Bradford Kidd, (Robin). Also he’s
Survived by his brother and sister in laws:
Deborah and Gary Dean, Linda and Joey Maxwell and Tom Maxwell and a wonderful family of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be Wednesday, October 21 from 10-12 at John Ridouts Southside with a private family graveside burial. Masks are required per John Ridouts. In lieu of flowers, Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.
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