William Eugene "Billy" Kidwell Obituary (1936

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Mr. William "Billy" Eugene Kidwell Mr. William "Billy" Eugene Kidwell, age 83, of Milton, Kentucky entered this life on January 15, 1936 in Switzerland County, Indiana. He was the loving son of the late William Grant and Irene Ruth Scudder Kidwell. Billy grew up on Ryker's Ridge in Jefferson County, Indiana and graduated from Central High School in 1954. In high school, he played basketball and was a member of the 1953-54 Wildcats team that won the Jefferson County Tourney. He served six years in the United States Army and was honorably discharged on October 31, 1962 as a sergeant. On June 2, 1957, Billy was united in marriage to Geraldine Buchanan at the Mt. Byrd Christian Church. This happy union of 62 years was blessed with a son, William Bret, and daughters, Gina Lynette and Lori Leigh. He worked early in life as an electrician and then changed careers to farming, raising tobacco, hay, cattle, corn and soybeans. He was a member of the Hebron Baptist Church and attended Mt. Byrd Christian Church later in life. He also held membership in Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion, Farm Bureau and the National Farmers Organization. Billy enjoyed dancing with his wife, listening to country music, going to sales and auctions, tending to his livestock, growing tobacco, playing basketball, and just being on the farm. In addition, he loved his dogs Diesel and Misty who never strayed far from his side. Billy was known for his big heart, love for Hispanic people and outgoing personality. He never met a stranger. Billy died on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at 10:45 a.m. at his home in Milton, Kentucky. Please Click Here to View the Video Tribute A LOVING FAMILY Billy will be missed by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Geraldine Buchanan Kidwell of Milton, Kentucky; his loving son, William Bret Kidwell of Milton, Kentucky; his loving daughters, Gina Lynette Kidwell Thomson and her husband, Kenneth of Bedford, Kentucky, Lori Leigh Kidwell Henderson of Bedford, Kentucky; his adoring granddaughter, Bretani Munier Wiseman and her husband, Sean of Milton, Kentucky; his adoring grandsons, Collan Henderson of Lexington, Kentucky, Hunter Henderson of Louisville, Kentucky, Wesley Henderson of Bedford, Kentucky; his step grandchildren, Diana Thomson and Stephen Thomson of Omaha, Nebraska; his step great grandchildren, Emily Liska and Katarina Liska of Omaha, Nebraska; his sister Betty Kidwell Bray and her husband Niles of Bedford, Kentucky; his brother Robert Kidwell and his wife Sharon of Madison, Indiana; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, William Grant Kidwell, died December 26, 1969, his mother, Irene Scudder Kidwell, died December 6, 2005, and his mother in law, Gladys Barnes Buchanan, died August 16, 2012. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, December 29, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., by Kenneth Thomson and Rodney Nay at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Moffett Cemetery in Milton, Kentucky. VISITATION Friends may visit Saturday from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana.MILITARY HONORSA final salute will be conducted on Sunday at 1:30 p.m.by the Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion with military honors to follow at the graveside.MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Shelter. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre's of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, www.morgan-nay.com Make An Online Memorial Donation To send a flower arrangement in memory of William Eugene "Billy" Kidwell, please click here to visit our sympathy store.