John Kidd

John M. Kidd, 77, of Highland, Arkansas passed away January 12, 2022 in Batesville, AR. He was a member of Hardy Junction Music Hall and a wonderful musician. He was retired from Cooper Tire Company in Clarksdale, MS. Survivors include his wife, Debra; three daughters: Melisa (Steve) Russell of St. James, MO, Jonna Kidd of Glenn Carbon, IL, and Vicki Gaddis of Texas; one son, Neil Gaddis of New Albany, MS; a step-daughter, Raena Grace of Williford, AR; a step-son, Randy Grace of Poplar Bluff, MO; grandchildren: Amy (Jeremiah) Harris, M. Ashley (Taylor) Shanks, Judson (Ashley) Steen, Brittney Koch and Ben Gaddis; step-grandchildren: Paige (Brett) Morrow, Hannah Jarrell, Alaina & Trailyn Grace; four great-grandchildren: Madi, Sophia, and Hannah Harris, and Natalie Shanks; three step-great-grandchildren: Jacey and Kinzley Engelken, and Rhett Morrow; a brother, Irven (Linda) Kidd, and a sister, June Beaver; a brother-in-law, J.D. Hinton; numerous nieces and nephews; many good friends. John was preceded in death by his parents, Tommy & Mary Kidd; two brothers, JC and Sam Kidd; three sisters: Mary Crone Parks, Shirley Wallace, and Berna Hinton. Memorial services will be held at 10 am Saturday, April 9, 2022 in the Ward Street church of Christ in Hardy with Bro. J.D Hinton officiating.