James R. Kidwell, 82, of Vincennes, passed away at 1:00 pm Tuesday at GentleCare of Vincennes.
He was born September 15, 1938 in Loogootee, Indiana to Thomas and Pauline (Rhinhart) Kidwell.
Jim ran Carnahan Manufacturing in Loogootee, following that he worked for the USDA, and retired from Crane. Jim served his country in the Army and held memberships in the Lyons Christian Church, American Legion, VFW, and lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus Loogootee #732. Jim loved fishing and hunting ginseng. He proudly served on the American Legion – VFW – 40 et 8 All Weather Firing Squad. Those who knew Jim knew his great sense of humor and enjoyed giving a hard time to his friends.
Surviving are his children Carolyn Downen and her husband Tony of Vincennes, and Ed Kidwell of Loogootee; his grandchildren Amanda Campbell and her husband Gary of Loogootee, Katie Kidwell of Loogootee, Nicholas Kidwell and his wife Amber of Richmond, Ky, and Jennifer Daily of Vincennes; along with his great grandchildren Landon Campbell, Lincoln Campbell, Carter Daily, and Kylee Arvin A.K.A Red Headed Watermelon Queen.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Linda (Bullock) Kidwell whom he married on January 3, 1959 and preceded him on August 6, 2018; and his brother and sister Jeanette Farley, Judy Rasico, and Edward Thomas Kidwell.
Per his wishes he will be cremated and there will be no public services. Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of James R. Kidwell.
