William Avery "Bill" Kidwell, Jr.

Bill was born in Kentucky, the only son of Myrtle Arnold and William Avery Kidwell. He had three sisters: Betty Jean Kidwell (deceased), Barbara Kidwell Braun (deceased) and Linda Kidwell Aubrey (Bob).

Bill and Suzanne Forman were married on March 24, 1962. They had three children: William Forman, Timothy Dale (deceased) and Laura Kidwell Jones (Stuart). Also surviving are three grandsons: Avery Nathan Jones (Cailin), Aaron Kennedy Jones and Thaddeus Heath Jones.

Bill served in the U.S. Navy as a submariner. He then served out his career with the Federal Government. He and his family served in Ethiopia, Okinawa, Cyprus, Turkey, Jordan and Northern Virginia.

Bill retired in 1989 and he and Suzanne moved to Rocky Mount. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, bred and trained bird dogs, guided hunts, taught hunter safety classes and worked with the NWTF. Another interest that brought endless challenges and discoveries was bee keeping.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 21 at 11 a.m. at the Rocky Mount United Methodist Church, followed by a gathering of family and friends, also at the church.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hunters for the Hungry or Rocky Mount United Methodist Church.