James Kidwell Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Kidwell of Knoxville, Maryland, born in Rockville, Maryland, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 10, 2024 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest Kidwell and Dolly Kidwell; his siblings, Margaret Clem, Helen Owens, Elmer, Leonard, Virgil and Ernest Kidwell; and his mother-in-law Leora Beitzel.
He is survived by: his wife Esther Beitzel; his sons, Randy Kidwell of Hagerstown, Michael Kidwell (Paula) of Fairplay, MD and Kevin Kidwell (Angie) of Monrovia; his granddaughters, Amber Bakner (Rhyean), Kelsey Keadle (Austin), Brandi Kidwell, Karley Kidwell, Peyton Henry (Austin), Rachel Kidwell and Reilly Fournier (Matt); his great grandchildren, Noah, Mariana, Witten, Madison and Landry; and his siblings, Thelma Hungerford of Westover, Flora Testerman of Frederick and Vernon Kidwell (Brenda) of Hedgesville, WV..
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Alzheimer's Foundation, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 in Jimmy's memory.