H. Michael Kidder

Harry Michael Kidder, 76, of Mineral Wells, W.Va. passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at home surrounded by loved ones. Mike was born July 15, 1946 in Parkersburg, W.Va., a son of the late Harry A., Jr. and Helen Shutts Kidder. He was a graduate of Belpre High School and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Mike was retired from Remington Rand – Kardex in Marietta, Ohio with 36 years of service. Mike had a zest for life, a wonderful sense of humor and loved being with his family and friends. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Mike is survived by a son, M. Austin Kidder (Tiffany) of Parkersburg; a daughter-in-law, Shannyn I. Kidder of Mineral Wells, W.Va.; a sister, Lela Starcher (Jack) of Arnoldsburg, W.Va.; a brother, Ray Kidder (Marcy) of Barlow, Ohio; grandchildren, Misty, William “Little Mexican”, Ariana and Alya Mitchell and Erica, Damien, Levi and Joel Kidder; fifteen great-grandchildren; special family, Dr. Tricia Bawn (Mike) and their children, Isabel and Tyler Bawn of Mesa, Arizona; good friend, Dave Knight; and his furry friend, Joey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Eric T. Kidder; a sister, Paula Bennet; a brother, Jack Kidder; and special friend, Sug Himes. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 11 am to 1 pm at the Vaughan-Kimes Funeral Home, 521 – 5th Street, Parkersburg. Military rites will be conducted by American Legion, Parkersburg Post 15 following the visitation. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.