Thomas Wesley Kidd
Lancaster, TX
November 28th 1941
May 1st 2007
Born 11/28/41 in Dallas, TX to John Wesley & Doris (Smith) Kidd who
preceded him in death.
Tommy went to be with his Lord & Savior on 5/1/07.
He was a loving husband, father and "Grampsy". He loved his wife of 39 years more than
anything on this earth and was the most amazing husband. He loved his two daughters and would
have done anything for them. He was the most wonderful "Grampsy" to his grandchildren.
All of them loved and adored him. He loved spending time with them.
He devoted his life to others by ministering to them and showing Christ's love to many.
He enjoyed taking care of his mother & father-in-law, Ruby & Earl whom he loved deeply
and greatly respected. He retired from AT&T after 41 years of service.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Lancaster for over 30 years where he served as Sr.
Adult Director for 12 years. He loved his family so much and always tried to protect them.
More than all, he loved his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ and led many people to a relationship
with Christ. We know that he is rejoicing with his Savior. We look forward to the day when we
see him again.
Survived by wife Kathy; daughters Chay McClellan & husband Kelly and Kelli Jones &
husband Bill; son Chris Stark & wife Michelle; sisters Norma Wilken & Bettie Watson;
brother James Kidd; grandchildren Parker, Ayden & Griffin Jones, Avery, Kai & Tate
McClellan, Taylor, Abigail & Nathan Stark; mother & father-in-law Ruby & Earl Dobbs.
Services at 2:30 on Saturday in First Baptist Church Worship Center, 305 E. Third, Lancaster.
Interment in Edgewood Cemetery. Family will receive friends Friday evening from 6-8 at First
Baptist Church Worship Center. Byrum Funeral Home 425 North Dallas Avenue Lancaster
(972) 227-2121
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Chay (Tommy and Kathy Kidd’s daughter) wanted me to share this email with the group.
10/03/2007
Thank you,
Cheryl (Smith) Hilburn
Cheryl,
Thank you so much for forwarding Wendell's email to my mom. I read it and think
it is so sweet that all of my dad's SOC 60 friends care so much about her.
What a statement of true friendship. I think mom would be open to attending a
SOC 60 function with you. My dad's SOC 60 friends are very special to her and I
know she would like to keep in touch with them.
My mom is "hanging in there". As you well know, we are not relying on our own
strength at all. Only the Lord can see us through each day, even each hour.
Without our faith in Him, we WOULD NOT be able to handle this. We are learning
how to manage our pain through going to Grief Share classes. I cannot explain to
you how much we miss my dad. The void is so great. Our world as we knew it has
been forever changed.
Well, here's the most recent scoop on our lives thus far. About a month or so
ago my mom was presented an opportunity to purchase a house in Trophy Club which
is one street over from Kelli. It was an unbelievable deal and it is a very safe
neighborhood. All three of us felt very good about it and felt God's hands all
over the situation. We know that my dad would want my mom to be close to one of
us girls and it's not safe for her to stay here in Lancaster by herself. So...she
will be closing on the house next weekend. We all feel like my dad is right behind
her in this decision and we are just pleased that the process has gone so smoothly
for her. She won't be moving right away. That would be too hard. We are gradually
going to move things out to Trophy Club at a pace that my mom is comfortable with.
We are hoping though, that she will be settled in by the end of the year.
Kelly boy and I are renting a house in Midlothian and will be moving November
1st. We have been staying here permanently since about the end of July. All us
kids are in agreement that she WILL NOT be by herself here and we enjoy spending
time with her. It will be very hard for me to leave when she moves, but I know
God has her in His hands. She will continue to work and we all think this a good
thing for her to do. It really helps occupy her mind.
Well, I guess that about sums it up. My mom is having a really hard time finding
the words to respond to emails, which is why I'm responding for her. She appreciates
your emails so much and would love to talk to you. We feel so blessed to have
people in our lives that truly care about us. The three of us have a saying, "Everyone
has moved on, but our lives are still on May 1st". It is so comforting to know
that you understand that our pain is still real and continue to keep in contact
with us. I know you had a special place in my dad's heart and I know he will always
have a special place in yours.
Please forward this email on to Wendell and the SOC 60 group. My mom wants them
to know she is okay. We love you and hope to talk to you soon.
Love always,
Your namesake, Chay