Jim Lin Kidd

Jim Lin Kidd, age 90, of Choctaw, Arkansas passed away on September 5, 2015. Jim was born on September 19, 1924 in Choctaw, Ark. to Clare and Pearl (Hewen) Kidd. Following graduation from Clinton High School, Jim served in the US Air Force during WWII. On May 25, 1945, Jim married his childhood sweetheart, Frieda Jeraldine (Jerry) Whitworth. After serving his country, Jim and Jerry moved to California. They resided in Chino, Calif., raising five children. Jim worked for Certified Grocers until retirement. After retirement, Jim and Jerry returned to Choctaw, Ark. He is preceded in death by four brothers, Linton Kidd, Leonard Kidd, Lloyd Kidd, Lilburn Kidd, and one sister, Lena Barlow. Survivors include his wife, Jerry of 70 years; three sons, Phillip Kidd and wife Stephanie of Hemet, Calif., Bruce Kidd of Riverside, Calif., Roger Kidd and wife Sharon of Rogers, Ark.; two daughters, Sharon Thomas and husband Chuck of Chucky, Tenn. and Tabby Finnerty and husband Tim of Alta Loma, Calif.; 14 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. He has one surviving sister, Betty Bradley of Choctaw, Ark. and numerous nieces and nephews who adored "Uncle Jim." Jim was a member of the Church of Christ and the VFW of Choctaw, Ark. Pallbearers: Chuck Thomas, David Finnerty, Jerod Kidd, Jason Kidd, Roger Kidd and Mike Perry. Visitation 1 p.m. and Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel Clinton, Ark. with Brother Matt Burlson officiating. Burial will follow with U.S. Air Force Military Honors in Hunter Hill Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Clinton, Ark. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton.