Obituaries

Mr. Dennis Ray Kidd

A Brave and Powerful Legend has left the Building

Dennis Ray Kidd, age 77, passed over to his eternal life with the Lord on July 19, 2020 at his home in Bracey, VA, with his wife and family by his side. Ray served in the Army National Guard. His past employment was with Magnolia Homes, USCO, developed a subdivision of over 30 homes and President of C&K Homes, Inc for 40 years. He was a Board member of the National Housing Association, a past member of the South Hill Chamber of Commerce, a life long member of the American Legion and an avid Nascar fan. Ray attended New Hope Baptist Church when he was able. He sponsored baseball and soccer teams in Mecklenburg and Brunswick Counties. He contributed monetarily or his personal time for many community or school events in both of these counties. Ray was a benefactor to anyone in need. He truly was a very generous man. Ray is survived by his wife, Sandra, who was his true love and best friend of 33 years. Survived by his children, Danny Kidd and his wife Kathy, Tracey Kegley and her husband Rick, Scott Kidd and his wife Renee, all of White Plains; Barry Kidd and his wife Kimberly of Roanoke Rapids, NC and Houston Kidd and his wife Tabitha of Durham, NC. His Grandchildren: Heather Kidd, Hilary Kidd, Summer Dawkins, Maggie Davis, Winston Kidd, Stoney Kidd, Rachel Kidd, Ethan Kidd and Sebastian Kidd. His Great-Grandchildren: Landon Kidd, Stella Dawkins and Cooper Dawkins (on the way). Surviving relatives: Eddie, Patsy and Chad Short (brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephew); Frankie, Georgia and Macy Reese (brother-in-law, sister-in-law, niece); four sisters: Nell Malloy, Kelly Blythe, Doris Wright, Jean Phillips and husband William; Jimmy Kidd (half brother); Pete Jones (brother-in-law); Betty Kidd (sister-in-law). Betty Reese, dedicated aunt and caregiver for 2 years. Ray called her his “guardian angel.” Deceased relatives: “Pop” and Bertha Conner (step dad and mother); Jesse & Helen Kidd (father and step mother); Sonny and Mae Reese (father-in-law and mother-in-law) Elma Jones (sister); Bobby Kidd (brother); Faye Jones (twin sister) and Glen Reese (brother-in-law/son). A host of nieces and nephews surviving and deceased too numerous to mention. Very important in Ray’s life were, of course, his fur-babies: Tom, Chichi and Rambo. Acknowledgements and sincere gratitude to Dr. Linda Powers, Dr. El Mouallem, Oncology staff, Dr. Rimon, CMH Hospice and Allison Mull, SW. The family will receive friends on Tuesday July 21st at 10:00 A.M. in Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory prior to the Graveside funeral service at 11:00 A.M. in Crestview Memorial Park. Memorial contributions can be made to New Hope Baptist Church, CMH Oncology, CMH Hospice, Nascar or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Kidd family.