Jerry Lea Kidd

Jerry Lea Kidd, 82, of Bennett, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Randolph Hospice House. The funeral will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Bennett Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Jason Whitehurst and Rev. Tim Strider presiding. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will return to the fellowship hall after the service to receive friends. Joyce-Brady Chapel will be open from 1:00-5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 for friends to sign the register.

Jerry was born in Chatham County on August 12, 1941 to Louis and Nell Leonard Kidd. He was a member of Bennett Baptist Church and a cattle farmer. Jerry enjoyed bird hunting and he loved to watch TV, especially westerns.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Deborah Kidd.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Bernette Seals, of the home; son, Darin Kidd (Cathy), of Seagrove; brothers, Johnny Kidd (Carolyn), of Bennett and Jimmy Kidd (Alicia), of Bear Creek; grandsons, Joseph Kidd, of Seagrove, Zach Kidd (Cayley), of Bennett and Brian Silverthorne (Ashley), of Asheboro; great-grandchildren, Hadley, Harper, Sarah and Savannah; several nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Randolph Hospice, 446 Vision Dr., Asheboro, NC 27203 , Bennett Baptist Church cemetery fund, P.O. Box 91, Bennett, NC 27208 or the charity of one’s choice.

Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com

Joyce-Brady Chapel is honored to serve the Kidd Family.