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Robert Kidd '46 March 25, 2019 1:02 PM updated: March 25, 2019 1:04 PM
BELL-CYPERT-SEALE FUNERAL HOME obituary
3101 College Avenue
Snyder, Texas 79549
Phone: (325) 573-5454
Fax: (325) 573-6001
Dr. Robert Jarvis "Pop" Kidd
June 29, 1925 - March 21, 2019
Dr. Robert Jarvis "Pop" Kidd, 93 of Snyder,TX died on Thursday, March 21, 2019 in Snyder, Texas.
Services for Mr. Kidd will be held on Monday, March 25, 2019, at 2:00 PM at 37th Steet Church of Christ with Mr. Darrell Chappell officiating. Internment will follow at Hillside Memorial Gardens. Services are under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 24, 2019 from 5 to 7 PM at Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home
Dr. Robert Jarvis "Pop" Kidd was born on June 29, 1925 in Menard, Texas to Francis William Kidd and Georgia (Jarvis) Kidd. He grew up on a ranch near Menard along with his older siblings. After graduating high school at age 16, he enrolled at Texas A&M University in pursuit of veterinarian medicine. He graduated from there in 1945 and moved to Snyder
Pop married Kathrine Lynch on August 02, 1946 in Scurry County. Not long afterwards, he was petitioned for service and the two of them moved to Chicago, Illinois where he became a meat inspector for the Army. Later they were stationed at Dubuque, Iowa. When he was discharged, the couple moved back to Snyder where he set up his private veterinary practice of 46-years - caring for both large and small animals. Inspired by his example, two of his nephews became veterinarians.
Pop would soon become a staple on the golf course as it proved to be a way to unwind and, at that time, be away from the telephone. His love for the sport grew and grew. He played in all kinds of weather and is noted for 13-Holes-in-One. On Thursday March 21, he passed away playing his final round of golf - doing what he had loved for many years and having his wish granted of dying on the golf course.
Pop was an active member of the 37th Street Church of Christ. He rarely missed an oportunity to be with his church family. He spent time as a teacher both in the World Bible School program and the jail ministry and was an encourager for the youth in the Secret Grandparent program. He cared for his wife Katherine unconditionally once her health began to fail, setting and example for us all. It was during those years that Kathrine "trained" him on independent living.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Kathrine of 66 years; his brother, Billy Kidd; sister, Aleen Powell; three sisters-in-law; Rosalyn Kidd, Cy Lynch, and Peggy Medford and three brothers-in-law; John A. Powell, John Lynch, and Olen Medford.
Survivors include; two sons, Dr. Jay and his wife Sherry Kidd of Snyder and Art Kidd of Lubbock; one daughter Becki Kidd of Waukesha, Wisconsin; two granddaughters, Melanie and her husband, Blair Gibson of Sweetwater and Dr. Lacey and Her husband, Dr, Marshall Early of Midland; three great grandchildren; Brody Gibson, Mallory Gibson and Wyatt Early; long-time friend and golfing partner, Jim Erwin. As well as numerous nieces and nephews and adopted extended family.
Memorials may be made to 37th Street Church of Christ Needy Children's Foundation or Mission Fund
Online Condolences may be posted at www.bellcypertseale.com
SERVICES
Visitation
Sunday, March 24, 2019
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
BELL-CYPERT-SEALE FUNERAL HOME
3101 College Avenue
Snyder, Texas 79549
Funeral Service
Monday, March 25, 2019
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
37th Street Church of Christ
2500 37th St.
Snyder, Texas 79549
3101 College Avenue
Snyder, Texas 79549
Phone: (325) 573-5454
Fax: (325) 573-6001
Dr. Robert Jarvis "Pop" Kidd
June 29, 1925 - March 21, 2019
Dr. Robert Jarvis "Pop" Kidd, 93 of Snyder,TX died on Thursday, March 21, 2019 in Snyder, Texas.
Services for Mr. Kidd will be held on Monday, March 25, 2019, at 2:00 PM at 37th Steet Church of Christ with Mr. Darrell Chappell officiating. Internment will follow at Hillside Memorial Gardens. Services are under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 24, 2019 from 5 to 7 PM at Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home
Dr. Robert Jarvis "Pop" Kidd was born on June 29, 1925 in Menard, Texas to Francis William Kidd and Georgia (Jarvis) Kidd. He grew up on a ranch near Menard along with his older siblings. After graduating high school at age 16, he enrolled at Texas A&M University in pursuit of veterinarian medicine. He graduated from there in 1945 and moved to Snyder
Pop married Kathrine Lynch on August 02, 1946 in Scurry County. Not long afterwards, he was petitioned for service and the two of them moved to Chicago, Illinois where he became a meat inspector for the Army. Later they were stationed at Dubuque, Iowa. When he was discharged, the couple moved back to Snyder where he set up his private veterinary practice of 46-years - caring for both large and small animals. Inspired by his example, two of his nephews became veterinarians.
Pop would soon become a staple on the golf course as it proved to be a way to unwind and, at that time, be away from the telephone. His love for the sport grew and grew. He played in all kinds of weather and is noted for 13-Holes-in-One. On Thursday March 21, he passed away playing his final round of golf - doing what he had loved for many years and having his wish granted of dying on the golf course.
Pop was an active member of the 37th Street Church of Christ. He rarely missed an oportunity to be with his church family. He spent time as a teacher both in the World Bible School program and the jail ministry and was an encourager for the youth in the Secret Grandparent program. He cared for his wife Katherine unconditionally once her health began to fail, setting and example for us all. It was during those years that Kathrine "trained" him on independent living.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Kathrine of 66 years; his brother, Billy Kidd; sister, Aleen Powell; three sisters-in-law; Rosalyn Kidd, Cy Lynch, and Peggy Medford and three brothers-in-law; John A. Powell, John Lynch, and Olen Medford.
Survivors include; two sons, Dr. Jay and his wife Sherry Kidd of Snyder and Art Kidd of Lubbock; one daughter Becki Kidd of Waukesha, Wisconsin; two granddaughters, Melanie and her husband, Blair Gibson of Sweetwater and Dr. Lacey and Her husband, Dr, Marshall Early of Midland; three great grandchildren; Brody Gibson, Mallory Gibson and Wyatt Early; long-time friend and golfing partner, Jim Erwin. As well as numerous nieces and nephews and adopted extended family.
Memorials may be made to 37th Street Church of Christ Needy Children's Foundation or Mission Fund
Online Condolences may be posted at www.bellcypertseale.com
SERVICES
Visitation
Sunday, March 24, 2019
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
BELL-CYPERT-SEALE FUNERAL HOME
3101 College Avenue
Snyder, Texas 79549
Funeral Service
Monday, March 25, 2019
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
37th Street Church of Christ
2500 37th St.
Snyder, Texas 79549
505 George Bush Drive
College Station, TX 77840
(979) 845-7514
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