Kennith Lester Kidd
May 25, 1947 – January 22, 2024

Kennith (Kenneth) Lester Kidd, aged 76, passed away at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho, on January 22, 2024, due to medical complications. He was born on May 25, 1947, in Henderson County, Texas, to the late Jack Kidd and Evangeline Edwards Kidd. Kennith was also preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Kidd.

He is survived by his loving partner, Sallie Lothrop, of Downey, Idaho. Kennith leaves behind a legacy of family, including his three children, Jerry P. Kidd, Stephen T. Kidd (daughter-in-law Shyril), and Kaywin Cottle (son-in-law Danny), along with his two sisters, Judith Reeves of Brownsboro, Texas, and Jaqi Delane Palmer (brother-in-law Ronald) of Gadsden, Alabama, and his sister-in-law, Marilyn Kidd of Montalba, Texas and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Kennith’s extended surviving family includes two aunts: Clovis Tompkins of Edom and Wynell Whorton of Edom; three uncles: Marlin Edwards of Olton, Texas, George and Judy Edwards of El Paso, and Harvey Tompkins of Chandler; along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and a multitude of cousins and friends.

Kennith was known for his dedication to community service and his love for history. In his youth, he served in the US Army. He took immense pride in being a grandparent and had the honor of participating in the commissioning ceremonies of the USS New York, where one of his grandchildren was honored as a plank owner. Kennith dedicated 38 years of service to Kelly Springfield Tyler. He played a crucial role in establishing the Edom Community Center, Edom Community Theater, and Edom Historical Markers. He even retrieved the grist mill that now stands outside the Edom Museum. Additionally, he and his loving partner devoted considerable time to helping distribute food to those in need in the Downey and Malad Communities.

A memorial service to celebrate Kennith’s life will be held in Edom, Texas under the care of Shelby Davidson later this Spring, and another service will be arranged in Idaho.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a local animal shelter, food bank, or community center in Kennith’s memory.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Kennith’s family and friends during this difficult time.