Alvie Kidd Obituary

Alvie Kidd

Mar 2, 1937 - Nov 4, 2025

New London

Alvie Kidd, 88, of New London, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Village of the Falls in Olmsted Falls, Ohio.

Born March 2, 1937, in Honaker, Kentucky, Alvie was the son of the late Bill and Minta (Kidd) Kidd. A self-taught welder with unmatched skill and pride in his craft, Alvie worked for Ohio Body in New London until its closure, and later for Willard Machinery and Welding, where his work earned him respect and admiration.

Alvie is survived by his children, Jeffrey (Sherry), Scott (Pauline), David (Peggy), Paul (Michele), Joyce (Daniel), and bonus daughter, Teressa Roar. He is also survived by his former wife and mother of his children, Rosalie (Risner) Kidd; his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and bonus grandchildren; brothers, Edgar, Edward, Don, and Earl; and sisters, Pheba Case and Jurlene Isaacs.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Walter, Walker, Tennessee Taylor, Emelene Ross, Edna Wooton, and Mearl Kidd Mullins; his in-laws, Jake and Ivellea Risner; and granddaughter, Stephanie.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Village of the Falls for their compassionate care and love. Alvie found a second family there, and their kindness will never be forgotten.

Visitation will be from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Eastman Funeral Home, 200 W. Main St., New London, where his funeral service will begin at 11:30 a.m. with Rick Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Ashland County Memorial Park in Ashland.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with family by visiting www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.