Michael Lee Kidwell, 73, of Bardstown, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, at Kindred Hospital in Louisville. He was born Sept. 2, 1950, in Bardstown, retired from General Electric. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed playing golf and being with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Myrtle Kidwell; one daughter, Sarah Lee Kidwell; and three sisters, Kitty Huffman, Louise Struck, and Doris Putnam.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Reba Kidwell of Bardstown; three daughters, Candice (Randy) Downs of Bardstown, Wendy (David) Coomer of Bloomfield, and Mickie (Paul) Wheatley of Bardstown; his daughter, Sarah Lee Kidwell; two sisters, Agnes Wright of Louisville, and Rebecca (Frank) Watts of Mount Washington; seven grandchildren, Derrick Downs, Clay Downs, Morgan Keeling, Wyatt Wheatley, Wes Wheatley, Ryan Coomer, and Tori Hutchins; two great-grandchildren, Sophia and Levi; and several nieces and nephews.
The memorial service is 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Barlow Funeral Home, with burial in St. Gregory Cemetery with the Rev. Rodney Lynch officiating.
Visitation is 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may go to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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