IN LOVING MEMORY

Elder Philip Kidd Sr. June 11, 1947June 11, 1947——April 11, 2020April 11, 2020

Saturday, April 25, 2020

Visitation: 10:00 a.m. Service: 11:00 a.m.

Hope for You Family Life and Worship Center

1947 Miles Road

Cincinnati, Ohio 45231

Bishop Larry Dempsey, Officiating

The Obituary Philip Kidd Sr. was born June 11, 1947 in Woodlawn, Ohio, to the late Lewis Frances

Kidd and Paulyne G. (McCloud) Kidd. He attended Woodlawn Wayne, and Glendale Elementary

schools. He attended Temple Bible College and received an Associate degree in Theology from

Aenon Bible college.

He was married to Vivian Penny and to this union was born one son, Brandon Kidd. On

November 17, 1979 he was united in holy matrimony to his childhood sweetheart Erma

(Howard) Arnold who he affectionately referred to as ―Girl Friend.‖ To this union were born

three children. Erma’s four, their three, and his one produced a ―Brady Bunch‖ of eight.

Philip started working at an early age in the restaurant business. He became a manager for

Country Kitchen in Woodlawn, Ohio where he had the experiences of his life. He started driving

eighteen-wheel trucks in 1973 and began his own business as an owner-operator. He drove for 39

years 29 of which were with Container Port Group until his health failed in 2012.

Butch, as he was affectionately called by his family and friends, was a member of

Woodlawn Baptist Church under the pastorate of Reverend Ernest Benson. He was baptized in

Jesus name later filled with the Holy Ghost at First Pentecostal Church of Blue Ash, Ohio under

the pastorate of Bishop Eddie Lee Forster, where he sang with the Gospel Harmoneers.

He later moved his member ship to Bethlehem Temple Church where he served under the

pastorates of Bishop Elzie Young, Bishop Johnnie Johnson, and Bishop James Chapman. Philip

joined Hope For You Family Life And Worship Center under the pastorate of Bishop Larry

Dempsey where he served until his passing. He loved his family and the church family. He was a

quiet, calm soul who was loved by many. His friends often teased him and called him ―Cool

Kidd.‖ He will be greatly missed.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife Erma Kidd; his mother Paulyne Kidd;

four sons, Philip (Kelly) Kidd, Brandon Kidd, Michael Arnold, all of Cincinnati, Ohio, Henry

(Erica) Arnold, Las Vegas, Nevada; four daughters, Felinda Kidd, Andrea Arnold, Treva Williams,

all of Cincinnati, Ohio, Latoya Price, and a special daughter Kelea Thompson, of Dayton, Ohio;

two sisters, his twin Phyllis (Bill) Funderburg and Sandra Jordan; one brother, Paul (Liz) Kidd, all

of Cincinnati Ohio; three brothers-in-law, James Howard, Pastor Tony (Kathy) Howard, Las

Vegas, Nevada, David (Stephanie) Howard, Cincinnati, Ohio; five sisters-in-law, Stella Terrell,

Robin Johnson, Cincinnati, Ohio, Linda Howard, Hamilton, Ohio, Sally (W.D.) Player, Anniston,

Alabama, and Grace Howard, Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his father Lewis

Frances Kidd, one sister, Paulette Kidd, three brothers, Eugene, Melvin, and Ernest Kidd, one

nephew Ricky Kidd, two sisters-in-law; Lola Howard, Doris (Jessie) Key, two brothers-in-law;

Jessie Key, Frank (Stella) Terrell. He was blessed to have 16 grandchildren, 39 great-grand-

children, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

The Order of Service Master of Ceremonies Elder Michael Peoples

Organ Prelude……………………………………………………………………...

Prayer . ………………………………………………………Elder Tracey Zanders

Scripture –

Old Testament……………………………………..Pastor Thelma Waver

New Testament……………………………………..Elder Jerry McCloud

Selections ………………………………………………………The Gospel Players

Miracle Prayer House ..Anniston, AL Acknowledgements ………………………………………….Eld. Michael Peoples Remarks …………………………………………………….…… 2 minutes, please

Special Remarks ……………………………………………...Pastor Tony Howard Evang. Sally Player Obituary……………………………………………………….. READ SILENTLY

Selection ……………………………..….Irene Porche, Alaijah, Alasia Ward-Porche “You Know My Name”

Eulogy ……………………………………………………...Bishop Larry Dempsey

Parting View………………………………………………………………………..

Benediction & Recessional………………………………………………………...

Interment

Landmark Memorial Gardens

Sleeping Away

No more pain, no more tears, no more worries, no more fears, A better place now I have to stay,

But I’m not dead, I’m just sleeping away.

My beautiful wife, don’t shed a tear, my eight children, don’t you fear.

For I am watching you here above, the rain that falls is touched with my love

Every drop that falls on your face, Think of me with loving grace. I am not far, but close at heart,

don’t fret, don’t fear, I am forever near. Can you feel the sunshine warm on your face?

Then feel my long embrace, I am not dead, I have not passed away.

I am sleeping until one Great Day when I can see you face to face

and know for sure that you are safe.

No more pain, no more tears, no more worries, no more fears. A better place now I have to stay,

but I’m not dead, I’m just sleeping away.

Acknowledgement The family of Elder Philip Kidd Sr. wishes to express our gratitude and love to everyone for your thoughts, prayers, and expressions of love during this time of our bereavement. To Bishop Dempsey, First Lady, and our Hope family much love. Bro. Preston Charles thank you for all you do. A more personal acknowledgement will be made at a later date.

Active Pallbearers Philip Kidd Jr. – Ben Kidd - Jerry McCloud –

Terrell Marshall - Anthony Workman – Purcell Porche

Honorary Pallbearers Pastor Tony Howard - David Howard - James Howard

–Billy Lee - Fred Black – Bill Funderburg

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