Larry D. Kidd
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Larry D. Kidd
56, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord, April 19, 2008 at Springdale, Arkansas. He was born December 19, 1951 at Modesto, California, the son of Lawson Thomas and Charolette C. Flowers Kidd.
He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Summers, Arkansas. Larry was a National Guard veteran having served eight years and was a good friend of Bill W. for several years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and cooking for his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife Wanda Kidd and one niece Andrea Tate White.
Survivors include one daughter Katrina Kay Kidd Smith and her husband Scott of Franklin, Wisconsin; two sisters Janice Kidd of Springdale, Arkansas and Sherry Kidd of Huntsville, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Vincent Valente, Alex Halstead, Kaylee Smith, and Nikkolas Smith, six nieces and nephews, Rhonda Draper, Christina Hodge, Trenda Weaver, Tracey Moore, Tarren Phillips, Travis Phillips; one great-nephew Shea Mayes and numerous other great nieces and nephews, also friends and part of our family, Bill and Elaine Breen.
Visitation will be April 29, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 1:00 P.M. at the Luginbuel Chapel Prairie Grove, Arkansas, with brother Jason Taylor and brother Dwight Hignite officiating. Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery, Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
A pot luck dinner in honor of Larry will be held after the services at the American Legion Hut behind the Prairie Grove Police Dept. All friends and Family are welcomed to attend.
Pallbearers will be Gerald Kidd, Dennis Spears, Tim Barker, Allen Haegele, Mike Lee, and Coy Ford.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com
56, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord, April 19, 2008 at Springdale, Arkansas. He was born December 19, 1951 at Modesto, California, the son of Lawson Thomas and Charolette C. Flowers Kidd.
He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Summers, Arkansas. Larry was a National Guard veteran having served eight years and was a good friend of Bill W. for several years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and cooking for his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife Wanda Kidd and one niece Andrea Tate White.
Survivors include one daughter Katrina Kay Kidd Smith and her husband Scott of Franklin, Wisconsin; two sisters Janice Kidd of Springdale, Arkansas and Sherry Kidd of Huntsville, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Vincent Valente, Alex Halstead, Kaylee Smith, and Nikkolas Smith, six nieces and nephews, Rhonda Draper, Christina Hodge, Trenda Weaver, Tracey Moore, Tarren Phillips, Travis Phillips; one great-nephew Shea Mayes and numerous other great nieces and nephews, also friends and part of our family, Bill and Elaine Breen.
Visitation will be April 29, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 1:00 P.M. at the Luginbuel Chapel Prairie Grove, Arkansas, with brother Jason Taylor and brother Dwight Hignite officiating. Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery, Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
A pot luck dinner in honor of Larry will be held after the services at the American Legion Hut behind the Prairie Grove Police Dept. All friends and Family are welcomed to attend.
Pallbearers will be Gerald Kidd, Dennis Spears, Tim Barker, Allen Haegele, Mike Lee, and Coy Ford.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com
Funeral Service
1:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel - Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Visitation
10:00 am
Luginbuel Chapel - Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
South, Row 54, Space 91
General
Dec 19, 1951
Apr 19, 2008
56
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Tributes
As young children, I will always remember the good times we had together, growing up.
Sharry Kidd - Twin Sister
Sharry, I'm really sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Richard Skaggs
Our thoughts and prayers are with Larrys loved ones. He was a lovely person and will be greatly missed. GOD Bless.
Johnny B Family - Dear Friend
so sad to hear of Larry's death. He had the prettiest smile and eyes! He was always fun and pleasant. We always had a lot of fun during high school.Haven't seen him much since then. He didn't seem to know a stranger. Sorry for your loss. May God bless and be with your families.
Carolyn Bartholomew - School Mate
I miss you so much! There was still so much I wanted to say to you and share with you but I know from Heaven above you'll see it all and you'll hear every word I whisper to you in my prayers. You were a wonderful father and the greatest Grandpa! I love you daddy!
Katrina (kidd) Halstead-Smith - Daughter
I will miss you Uncle Larry. I wish I would have taken more time out of my day to visit you. I still remember when you would fish with us kids in the old pond behind grandpas house. Or when you always had ice tea to offer company. Tell grandpa & Grandma(that I never met)and Andrea, I love them too.
Trenda Weaver - Niece
Sharry so very sorry for your loss. Larry was such a fun person to be around. He was always cheerful. He wasn't my uncle, but I always called him uncle Larry. I will miss him. His great smile and his laugh. He was a great man. Love you and Miss you Larry. Melanie & Family.
Melanie Wrath - Good Friend
I never met you,only talked to you on the phone briefly,but I have heard many great things about you from katrina, and my father. ive seen many pictures from your visit to marquette.katrina i love you very much and i know your dad is looking over you, as nana is watching me. God bless you and all of your family.
Ellexsis Smith - Step- Grandaughter
Dear Grandpa, I love and miss you soooooo much. Ive been thinking about you a lot lately and I will never forget the valuable time that I spent with you that one summer. We kept in touch ever since you left, and it was easy to tell that we were building a strong relationship. But the thought of us meeting in heaven will keep me excited forever. I love you alot, and I will always remember you as the great man you were... 4-26-08
Vincent Virgil Valente - Grandson
Grandpa, I am only 7 and my mom told me that God won't bring you back here to us but that one day I will see you again in Heaven. I thought I was going to see you this summer? I really already miss you Grandpa and I love you bigger than the whole wide world. Love, Alex
Alex Halstead - Grandson
Trina & Scott - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family! Wish we could be there to give you a big hug but that will have to wait until your next trip to Marquette. Please know that your father is watching over you know and guiding you thru the rest of your life. Always remember the memories you have of him because those can never be taken away! Much Love you to all!
Renee Garbett And Justin Turri - Friend
Larry, I know we didn't get to know you as well as we would have liked but the time we talked meant a lot. I am so sad for my son not getting the chance to build more of a relationship with such a wonderful grandfather. The time he shared with you took root in his soul and for that we are blessed! You had such a loving and sweet spirit. I look forward to meeting you in heaven! I pray God's holy peace and blessings over your family.
Brian & Amy Valente - Friend
Larry, even though I never got a chance to know you, I knew you in my heart. Your daughter, my best friend in the world (well, you already know this), has blessed my life...and I thank you for that!
Beth Clausen - Friend
Words cannot tell what a void there is in my heart without you here, I thank God for being blessed with you Larry, my lil' brother. We were so close and always will be....and it's never Good Bye...just "see you later". I wish to thank all that knew you and knew of you and loved you dearly also. I look forward to us being together again. All my love Larry, your Sis, Janice.
Janice Kidd Friend - Your Sis, Janice
To a best friend, next door neighbor & the only Uncle I have ever known...I know that you & Andie are up there celebrating. You are deeply missed down here by myself & countless others. I will never forget all the times we shared & am grateful for every moment. It feels like you left us too soon, but God knows when He needs you more. You are in good company up there & say hi to Elvis! I love you!
Rhonda G. Draper - Niece
My Dear Uncle Larry I really wish that you were here with us today.Beacause I am going to miss spending time with you like when you and I went rabbit hunting. Or when you and I would just sit around and talk for hours.I love you and miss you and think about you all of the time. p.s. tell mom and dad I said hi.
Shea Mayes - Great Nephew
YOU ALWAYS HAVE HELD A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART! OVER ALL THE YEARS AND PASSING TIMES I KNEW YOU WERE THERE FOR ME. A PIECE OF MY HEART WILL NOW HOLD A VOID WHERE ONCE YOU NEVER FAILED TO FILL. THE LAUGHTER WE SHARED AND THE TRUE BOND WILL LIVE ON...SO UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, I'LL BE WAITING TO HEAR MY "ELVIS" SONG..(maybe even a duet) MISS YOU MORE THAN THE WORLD WILL EVER KNOW. THANK YOU FOR BELIEVING IN ME..XOXOXO
Christina Hodge - Niece
larry was the first person i met when moving to arkansas in 1991..im very proud to have known him, and see him grow and prosper..in my eyes he is a wonderful loving man who would help anyone when it was needed..i will surely miss him, and he is always in my prayers....rest well my friend
Stephen F Kamps And Family - Friend And Member Of Aa
I remember well that day in fourth grade in Mrs.Tyree's class when Sharry and Larry walked into class as new students. I thought Larry was such a cute guy! He was also so friendly and had such a cute smile and beautiful eyes. Larry kept all of these traits all of his life. He was a very special person. I know that each of you will miss him dearly, whether he was your brother, dad, uncle, grandpa, or just friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you. May God Bless.
Janice Langrell - Friend & School Mate
Larry is a great friend sharing his experience, strength and hope with us and giving us both an example to follow. We appreciate the things he did for us and his guidance. We enjoyed the good times and laughter we shared. Love you Larry! Butch & Karla
Gilbert (butch) & Karla Grosskreutz - Friends
I hadn't seen Larry in several years, but we talked by phone some time back. I was thrilled to hear Larry talk about his relationship with the Lord, and the committment to his church. Larry and I were best friends growing up together in Prairie Grove. Though I moved away after high school, I have many very vivid and great memories of our adventurous times together, especially when we were together out at his family's farm on Rheas Mill. I am so sorry Larry had to leave us at this time, but I know he is enjoying renewing acquaintaince with his mother in the presence of the Lord. God's blessing to Janice, Sherry and all of Larry's family and friends. Wish I could be there with you all, but you're in my thoughts and prayers. Sonny Kirkendall
Calvin (sonny) Kirkendall - Friend
Seems like such a short time ago when Larry and Sharry joined us in Prairie Grove. It was sad to learn Larry had left us. Just wanted to try and express to his family that people they don't know are thinking of them, and wishing them the best.
Joey Ironside - Class Mate
we are very sorry for your loss,our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael And Shanea Holmbeck, And Rosalia M. - Friend
ALL OF US HERE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE FOR HAVING LARRY WITH US...HIS EXPERIENCE, STRENGTH AND HOPE HAS HELPED US IN MORE WAYS THAN COULD BE POSSIBLY EXPRESSED. WE WILL ALWAYS MISS HIM, BUT HE IS STILL WITH US THERE ALWAYS. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYER GO OUT TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS. LARRY, THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE GIVEN ALL OF US. WE LOVE YOU DEARLY.
Living Sober Group - Friends Of Bill W
Dear Sharry and Janice, I was so sad to hear about Larry. He will always a part of my childhood memories. I will miss him, but it is a comfort to know that he had made Jesus Christ the Lord of his life, and that he is at home with Him in Heaven.
Sam - Friend
I loved seeing Larry's face at A.A. functions. He was always smiling and had such wonderful stories to tell. I will dearly miss seeing his smiling face and it's so fitting that our next District mting is on May 17th in Prairie Grove where the A.A. mtings meet. He will be missed!! I will be saying prayers for his immediate family members. God bless you!!
Lori Diaz - Friend Of Bill W.
To say that we will miss Larry does not adequately describe our feelings of loss. We will definitely miss that gravely voice that was unique to Larry. We know that he is with the Lord and cannot imagine the applause that the Lord gave when he greeted him at the gates.
Allen, Brock & Marweta Haegele - Friends
Larry and I went to a lot of Area Assembly's and District meetings together. May he rest with God.
Bob Sims - Aa Friend
Uncle Larry, You will be greatly missed. I have so many great memories of my childhood with you in it. I love You Always, Tracey Elaine
Tracey Elaine Moore - Niece
Uncle Larry, I love you and I'll miss you. I enjoyed all the fun things we used to do together including you chasing us with your teeth. Love Rani Uncle Larry, I love you and miss you. I hope you are still chasing monsters with your monster stick up on the mountain. Love Ransom Larry, Thank you for everything you did for the twins. You ment a great deal to them and me. You will always be my Uncle Larry too. Love Melissa
Rani And Ransom - Great Niece And Nephew
Trina, Scott and Family, I was very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I was glad to hear that you had the chance to share some time with him and for him to know what a beautiful woman you have grown to be, I am sure that he was very proud of you. You have a wonderful husband and beautiful children, I was glad to share some time with you last month. Love, Connie
Connie Allen - Friend
We're so sorry for your loss and ours. Larry was a wonderful person. We're grateful for becoming reaquainted with him in recent years, in better times.
Colleen McMurry & Gus Hellman - Aa
Katrina, Sharry and Janice: I just heard today of your loss. I knew Larry well and I know he loved you each dearly. I pray God will give you peace and ease your pain with wonderful memories that I know you each have. Katrina, your mom and dad were my best friends for many years. God Bless You All.
Debi Jones McDonald - Friend
I just wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone who left such beautiful tributes to my father on this website. I have read each and every one of them and was touched to see how many people my father meant a lot too as he meant the world to me and I miss him dearly. If I can be of any assistance to anyone, I can be reached at trinah1016@sbcglobal.net and again, I thank everyone. Many blessings to all of you!
Katrina (kidd) Smith - Daughter
Funeral Service
1:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel - Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Visitation
10:00 am
Luginbuel Chapel - Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
South, Row 54, Space 91
General
Dec 19, 1951
Apr 19, 2008
56
Documents