Howard Billy Kidd

Howard Billy Kidd, 81, passed away peacefully at home on December 29, 2024. 

He was born on October 23, 1943, to Howard and Edna Kidd, who preceded him in death.

Billy’s beloved family includes his wife of 60 years, Sherry Ferguson Kidd, son Rob Kidd (Beth), daughter Kelly Eldridge (John), brother Jerry Kidd (Linda), grandchildren Haley (Adrian), Jacob Kidd, Landin Eldridge, and Emery Eldridge as well as four great-grandchildren, Athen, Oliver, Titan, and Halo. 

Billy was a former member of Hickory Mountain Baptist Church and in later years attended and became a member Siler City First Baptist Church and Rachel Allred Sunday School class. He spent the majority of his career in grocery retail before retiring several years ago. 

Billy enjoyed western movies, prided himself on being “a Ford man,” and was an avid sports fan, particularly of the Yankees, Tar Heels, and NASCAR’s Richard Petty. Love and support of family led he and Sherry to frequently travel to visit them at college and home, to celebrate births and milestones, and to spend quality time together. Along with special moments shared over the years, the entire family will forever cherish all being together during a beach trip after Christmas this year. The Carolina Beach area is nostalgic because of many family vacations and where Billy and Sherry honeymooned.

 Graveside memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, at 12 pm, at Chatham Memorial Park. Family will receive friends and family Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, from 10:30 – 11:30 AM, at the family home. 

In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Gideons at https://www.gideons.org/donate  and Diabetes at https://diabetes.org/. 

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Kidd family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com