Todd Christopher Kidd

A funeral service celebrating the life of Todd Christopher Kidd, age 60, of Newark, will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home with Dave Mason officiating.

Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street in Newark.

Todd was born August 29, 1963 in Newark, Ohio to the late Robert Lee Kidd and Evelyn Mae Kidd Whitt. He passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Licking Memorial Hospital. Todd was a big NASCAR fan. He enjoyed scrapping, taking car rides, bonfires, traveling, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Melissa Ann (Malherbe) Bailey, whom he married January 28, 2006; and by his children, Bregon, Vinnie, Audree (Demetri), Michael, Douglas, and Kimberly; and a brother, Dobie Kidd.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Justin Kidd; and by a sister, Rhonda Gorley.

Todd had a very loving and generous nature and gave the gift of life to others as the donation of his eyes and tissues will touch the lives of as many as 75 people.

Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home is honored to care for Todd and his family.