Walter Lee Kidd

Walter Lee Kidd, 82, passed away on February 20, 2019. “Cabby” as he was known by his childhood friends and many of his family members, was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and role model to his family; and a wonderful mentor and friend to the countless people he touched during his life. His life was filled with doing all the good he could, in as many ways as he could, for as many people as the could, for as long as he could. His kind and gentle heart and selfless spirit were an inspiration to everyone he encountered.

He was born to Walter and Leland Kidd on July 22, 1936 and he was a life-long resident of Indianapolis. Walt graduated from Manual High School in 1954 and served two years in the Navy with an honorable discharge. He married the love of his life, Jackye Lou Fox, on June 24, 1955. They had 63 wonderful years together and their home was the centerpiece for all kinds of family celebrations over 5 decades.

Walt went to night school for many years at Purdue University, Indianapolis studying engineering but he was an equally self taught engineer and a skilled carpenter, electrician, home remodeler and mechanic. He shared those many talents, and took great joy, in helping his kids and grandkids with projects around their homes. His entire life was focused on his family and he was a loving father to Bruce (Chris) Kidd, Wendye Craig, Ginnye (Joe) Schnepp, and Leslye (Sean) Denny. He was also a devoted and doting grandfather to his grandkids – Sarah Kiger, Brandon Kidd, Hannah Osborne, Morgan Guy, Lindsye Craig, Kevin Kidd, Rachel Blissitt, and Emilye, Paige and Karli Denny; and a proud great grandfather to Isaac and Evie Kidd, Charlie Kiger, and Grace and Ruthie Osborne.

He and Jackye enjoyed attending all of their kids and grandkids various sporting and school activities for many years. He was an avid sports fan, student of American history and American Presidents, and family genealogy. He and his wife were long time members of St Lukes Methodist Church.

Visitation will be on Sunday, February 24th from 5-8pm at Flanner Buchanan- Washington Park North. A service to celebrate Walt’s life will be at Flanner Buchanan- Washington Park North at 11am on Monday, February 25th.

In lieu of flowers, his family requests donations be made to Concerts for a Cause at www.indyconcertsforacause.org.