James Arnold Kidwell Sr.

Loving father of three children, James A. Kidwell Jr, David W. Kidwell, and Cathie L. Vreeland; grandfather of 8; and great grandfather of 3.

Born August 23rd, 1938 in Frostburg, MD he was the son of the late John L. Kidwell and Elsie Rempel. He was preceded in death by sister, Jane Kidwell Bittner and brothers, Joel Dennis Kidwell and John Lee Kidwell Jr. He is survived by two sisters, Janet Kneriem and husband Paul, Frostburg MD, and Joyce Glassford, Annandale VA; and a brother, Jerry Kidwell, Hedgesville WV.

Jimmy spent a 35-year career with Safeway working his way from stock boy to manager. After retirement Jimmy pursued his true passion in life which was fishing.

Jimmy spent many summers camping and fishing with family and friends on the point as well as fine tuning his craft on the water. He was known around the area as the Colespoint Bassman.

During winter time you could find Jimmy rooting for his two favorite teams, The Washington Redskins and anyone playing the Dallas Cowboys. When the Redskins weren’t "Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory" you could find Jimmy mastering NFL pic em contests and championing crossword puzzles.

Jimmy was a friendly, kind, and gentle spirit that loved his family and friends greatly. He will be sorely missed.