Charles Barry Kidwell, 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Hampton, Virginia on October 20, 2026. Barry was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on August 9, 1951. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Daniel Kidwell, and father, Mack Henry Kidwell and by his wife, Sharon Elizabeth Kidwell.
Barry was a veteran of the Air Force before beginning his career as an engineer at the Newport News Shipbuilding. His career spanned multiple projects including deployments around the world on aircraft carriers. He served as a Cub Scout leader for his two sons as well as quietly participating in many charities. He had a love of nature, travel, photography, and rooting for the Tennessee Volunteer football team. One of his strongest passions was music, and he had been spinning Beatles albums since the ‘60s.
Left with fond memories of Barry are his two sons, Jeffrey P. Kidwell of Hampton, Virginia and Justin W. Kidwell of Asheville, North Carolina, his sisters Carol Sullivan of Greenville, Tennessee and Rosemary Kidwell of Coryton, Tenneessee as well as nieces, nephews, and cousins. Barry had some strong lifelong friends who were also treasured.
A Remembrance and Celebration of Life will be held at Parklawn-Wood Funeral home on November 13, 2026 where Barry’s loved ones can share their stories and memories of him. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made for a preferred National or State Park or local conservation efforts.
“And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.”
-Lennon/McCartney
