Pastor Robert Lee Kidd
December 21, 1937 ~ December 10, 2025
Born in:
Durham, NC
Resided in:
Robbins, NC
Pastor Robert Lee Kidd, age 87, passed away peacefully at the FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst following a brief illness.
Born on December 21, 1937, in Durham, North Carolina, to the late Hugh Allen Kidd and Virginia Phillips Kidd,
He was a graduate of John Wesley College in Greensboro and received his Masters Degree from Andersonville Theological Seminary, Camilla, Georgia. Robert began pastoring in 1973. He was Recorded (Ordained) into the Friends Church in 1976, and devoted over 50 years of his life to ministry as a beloved pastor. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and dedicated service.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 68 years, Juanita Purvis Kidd, who stood faithfully by his side throughout their journey together. Robert is also survived by his daughter, Beverly Rhodes Phillips, and her husband, Dean, of Bear Creek; his granddaughter, Dr. Rebekah Rhodes, and her husband, Dr. Craig Jensen of Davis, California, and he always cherished the company of his favorite cat, Missy.
Robert’s life was a testament to his faith and his commitment to serving others. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Beulah Baptist Church in Bennett, North Carolina.
The family will receive friends at Kennedy Funeral Home on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., and at other times at the home.
“I miss him being with me, but am happy knowing where he is.”
Juanita Purvis Kidd, December 11, 2025
Memorials may be made to Firsthealth Hospice; Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery or Building Fund, 8454 Howard Mill Road, Bennett, NC 27208.
Condolences on line at pinesfunerals.com
Services
Visitation: December 13, 2025 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Kennedy Funeral Home
241 N Middleton Street
Robbins, NC 27325
910-948-2221
Funeral Service: December 14, 2025 2:30 pm
Beulah Baptist Church
8454 Howard Mill Rd
Bennett, NC 27208
(336) 581-3121
https://beulah.com/
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So thankful I heard him preach in September. My childhood preacher and the one that married my husband & I. He will be missed by so many.
Until we meet again❤️
Prayer’s for precious Juanita and the rest of the family. 🙏🙏🙏❤️
Prayers for sweet Juanita and family.
Love and God Bless Stacy and Phil Dillard
💛Your Kindness and Guidance will always be appreciated. 💛Thank-you for ALWAYS making my Mama smile. 🌹
Mrs. Kidd, Beverly and family,
Kim and I are grieved for you all in your loss of Mr. Kidd. A kind, loving, caring and encouraging man of God. His kind words of support for me are a treasure that will always be cherished. May God cradle you all in His loving arms in your grief and in the days to come. We love you. Kim and Bruce Williams
Pastor Kidd was a great man and a wonderful preacher. I’ll never forget his sermons growing up. He was a very enthusiastic and passionate preacher. I appreciate all he did for my family. He was a big part of my walk with God and deepened my Faith as a young man and into my later years. I will miss him greatly and know he is with Jesus in Glory.
ers for the family . He is in Heaven praying God.
Preacher Kidd a couple of revivals for me at High Falls Wesleyan Church. His setmone, smiles, and personality would light up any ones life. It was there he nicknamed me “”SHORTY”, although I’m a head taller than hi. I will say to everyone, HE’S MORE ALIVE NOW THAN HE EVER WAS AS. Preacher Kidd, till we meet again in heaven. Prayers for the family.