Earl E. Kidwell, Sr. - Age 75 - of Toronto, Ohio, died Sunday - March 4, 2001 at Vencor Hospital - Oakdale, PA.
He was born March 4, 1926 in Brownsville, Pa., the son of the late Charles W. and Nora B. Pennell Kidwell.
He is a member of the Toronto Wesleyan Church - Toronto, Ohio
He is also a member of the Toronto American Legion Post # 86.
He is a W.W.II veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the European Theatre of Operations.
He is retired from the Teamsters Union Local #428 - Steubenville, Ohio Preceded in death by: Parents / a daughter- Sharon Kidwell in 1988 / 4 Brothers: Herman, Clargy, William and Charles Kidwell and one sister: Nellie Leslie Survivors are: Wife: Iris J. Miller Kidwell of the home whom he married November 20, 1947 3 Sons: Earl Kidwell, Jr. of Toronto Thomas Kidwell & wife Melanie of Toronto Vernon Kidwell & wife Joy of Toronto 2 Daughters: Mrs. Theodore ( Gayle ) Troski of Toronto Mrs. Charles ( Patti ) Van Dyke of Toronto 2 Brothers: Woodrow W. Kidwell & wife Emily of Toronto Leroy Kidwell & wife Kay of Richland, Virginia 1 Sister: Bertha Gray of Barstow, Florida 9 Grandchildren - 2 Great-grandchildren Visitation hours will be Wednesday - March 7 - 2-4 & 7-9 at Clarke Funeral Home -302 Main Street - Toronto, Ohio 740-537-1234 or 800-588-1446 A funeral service will be held Thursday March 8, at 11:00 AM at Clarke Funeral Home with Reverend John Brock officiating. Burial will be at Toronto Union Cemetery - Toronto, Ohio Military graveside honors will be given by the Toronto American Legion. Memorial contributions may be made to the Toronto Wesleyan Church 207 Third Street, Toronto, Ohio 43964.