Ernest Ray Kiddy
was born on May 4, 1938 in Selmer, Tennessee the son of the late Jewel Frances Kiddy.
He was united in marriage to the former Mattie Charlyne Emerson, who survives.
Mr. Kiddy worked as a farmer and enjoyed fishing. During his life, he had lived in Brownsville and Hornbeak, Tennessee, as well as Adamsville, Tennessee.
He departed this life on July 14, 2006 at Hardin Medical Center in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 68 years, 2 months and 10 days.
Mr. Kiddy is survived by his wife, Mattie Charlyne Emerson Kiddy of Adamsville;
2 daughters: Jackie Lene Thacker of Missouri and Jeanette Wilson of Humboldt, Tennessee;
one step-son, Ricky Joe Walford of Adamsville;
8 grandchildren; 8 step-grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 13 step-great-grandchildren
and one brother, Billy Ray Kiddy of Adamsville.
He was preceded in death by 2 sons: Archie Lee and Billy Ray Kiddy; 2 brothers: Franklin and Charthell Kiddy; 3 sisters: Vadie Barns, Mamie Kiddy and Loudean Kiddy and 4 step-great-grandchildren.