Obituaries
December 20, 2019

Kelly Kidd

By From JT Staff Reports


Kelly Kidd, 62, of North Lewisburg died Dec. 16, 2019 in his home.
He was a devoted father, brother and friend to those that knew him. When in need, he was the first to come to another’s aid.
He was born April 27, 1957 in Jackson, Kentucky to the late Jesse and Cleta Mae McIntosh.
He loved his Lord a...

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