William Cephus Kidd

William Cephus Kidd, 79, of Bennett, passed away on, March 18, 2025, at Alpine Health & Rehab in Asheboro. The graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Beulah Baptist Church with Matt Barbour and Dr. Neal Jackson presiding. The visitation will be Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Joyce Brady Chapel from 6-8 p.m.

William, known by friends, family, and community as “Bill” was born in Randolph County on December 21, 1945, to Roby Garland Kidd and Bessie Marie Purvis. He worked as an electrician independently and with many commercial companies throughout his lifetime. He was a military Veteran and an authentic cowboy who did the rodeo circuits in his early years. He had a lifetime love of horseback riding, playing the guitar, singing, and song writing, and took great pride and joy in his grandchildren.

Bill was preceded in death by his first wife, Pamela Kidd, and his siblings Nancy Brady and Roby Kidd Jr.

He is survived by his wife, LuAnn Kidd, two sons: James (Connie) Kidd from Siler City, Justin (Brittany) Kidd from Asheville, grandchildren: Steven Kidd, Dillon Kidd, Hailey Kidd, Lucy Kidd, Leah Kidd, and Bralyn Kidd, step grandchildren: Cotey Lee Dunlap, Archer Dunlap, Lauren Dunlap, Brooke Dunlap and a host of family and friends.

Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com

Joyce-Brady Chapel of Bennett is honored to serve the Kidd family.