James Vernon Kidd, Jr.

Mr. James "Vernon" Kidd Jr., 82, of Newnan, passed away Tuesday, December 10, at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. He was born December 15, 1941, in Whitmire, S.C., to the late James Vernon Kidd, Sr. and Ida Cornelia Moore Kidd. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald David Kidd. Vernon grew up in Elberton, GA, and was a 1960 graduate of Elbert County High School. He attended West Georgia College before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force in 1964, where he was stationed at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. He enjoyed traveling and playing with the SAC softball team during his service years. He also met his wife of 55 years, Lynn, in Omaha. After his military service ended, they moved to Atlanta in 1969 and continued his education. Vernon received his bachelor's degree from Georgia State in 1971 and moved to Newnan to begin his teaching and coaching career at Newnan High School. He continued his higher education during summer breaks, attending the University of Southern Mississippi where he earned a master's degree in athletic administration. Vernon was the head football coach and athletic director at Heard County High School and East County High School. Before retiring in 2001, he taught at Canongate Elementary School. Vernon was of the Baptist faith until he recently received sacraments and joined the Catholic Church. Survivors include wife, Lynn Kidd; sons, Scott Michael Kidd (Missy) of Newnan, Brian Frederick Kidd (Malinda) of Murfreesboro, TN; grandchildren, Blair Kidd and Anna Clayton Kidd of Murfreesboro; Mary Hollis Kidd and Yancey Kidd of Newnan; sister-in-law, Lydia Kidd of Elberton, GA; Darlene Jettner (Steve) of Morton Grove, IL; several nieces and nephews. The funeral service is Monday, December 16, 2024, at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of McKoon Funeral Home with the Reverend. Mr. Steve Swope Officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The Visitation is Monday, December 16, 2024, beginning at 12:00 pm. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions can be made to Newnan High School Touchdown Club, P.O. Box 2426, Newnan, GA 30264. Condolences can be expressed online at www.mckoon.com McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory, 770-253-4580

James Vernon Kidd, Jr.

December 15, 1941 - December 10, 2024