Roberto Felipeí Kidd, 52
Along with us, the world lost suddenly a dear loving friend, son and brother, who was a lifelong resident of Henderson County. Roberto Felipeí Kidd, ìBertoî/ ìBoî, 52, never met a stranger and always had a helping hand for anyone that might need one. He was always with a quick smile and joke, just whatever it took to brighten your day and make you smile, even if it were laughing at himself. He always took that extra step to make someone feel special.
Roberto is survived by his mother, Helen Morgan; father, Charles Kidd; step-mother, Kitty Kidd, all of Hendersonville; brothers, Charles Kidd Jr., Ricardo and wife Julie Kidd of Gastonia and Hendersonville, and Walter Kidd; his loving step-siblings, Gwen Hyder, Kim Marlow, Lynn Gilbert, Dawn Peters and Dale Morgan; niece, Jennifer Kidd and great-niece Jules Morgan Kidd, both of whom he truly loved and adored. Roberto was preceded in death by his step-father, Charles Morgan.
Roberto will be missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and more friends than can be counted. Roberto was a 1977 graduate of East Henderson High School. He was previously employed at Eaton Corp and Borg Warner of Fletcher, where he worked most of his career. He later volunteered helping others less fortunate and delivering Meals on Wheels. Roberto had so many talents and interests; he loved photography and was a great photographer (A Kiddís Eye View Photography) and writer of songs and poetry. Roberto loved nature and had a ìgreen thumbî, enjoyed gardening, raising flowers, crafting, and was good with his hands. Many people come through our lives, but the world was truly a better place because of Robertoís brief time on it. He will be missed, but never forgotten. He may be gone from this world, but shall live forever in our hearts, minds and loving memories, no one can think about Roberto without smiling. Roberto, a better son, brother or friend could not be found, until we see you again, I LOVE YOU!
A Celebration of his Life will be at 2:00 Friday, in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your charity of choice, or just take time to help someone; that is what Roberto would do.
laura downey posted on 10/5/11
No person is ever truly alone. Those who live no more, Whom we loved, Echo still within our thoughts, Our words, our hearts. And what they did And who they were Becomes a part of all that we are, Forever. You are in a much better place and we will miss you.
Kim Barnette Horton posted on 10/6/11
I can still see Roberto's smile from our years together in high school. What a great guy! What a loss! My prayers are with the family.
Sharon Erwin posted on 10/6/11
If I should stay Well, I would only be in your way And so I'll go, and yet I know That I'll think of you each step of my way And I will always love you I will always love you Bitter-sweet memories That's all I have, and all Im taking with me Good-bye, oh, please don't cry Cause we both know that Im not What you need I will always love you I will always love you And I hope life, will treat you kind And I hope that you have all That you ever dreamed of Oh, I do wish you joy And I wish you happiness But above all this I wish you love I love you, I will always love I, I will always, always love you I will always love you I will always love you I will always love you Dolly Pardon.... Love, Sharon
Linda Baker Arnold posted on 10/7/11
My dear cousins, I am so sorry for your loss. Roberto was very loved and will truly be missed.
darren andrychuk posted on 10/7/11
I am sorry you are gone. You were amazingly fun to chat with online and although we never meant in life I will miss your presence.
John Yelton posted on 10/5/11
Bo Kidd was a great friend to me - a kind and generous man. I miss him and am proud to have known him. My prayers and best wishes to his family.
Kathy Spencer posted on 10/6/11
Loving Foods volunteer. Will miss speaking with him Saturdays.lkmd
Phil Justice posted on 10/6/11
Our deepest sympathies to all the family. Our prayers are with you all!
Ray & Christy Evans posted on 10/7/11
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Roberto was such a sweet man and will never be forgotten. Love you all!!
Kevin Kissire posted on 10/7/11
Your friendship will be missed Bo!
Dean E. Sizemore posted on 10/5/11
I am so glad to have known Roberto. We first became friends at Flat Rock Junior High School. Our friendship continued all through high school at East. Roberto had a personality that instantly attracted people. He was always quick to lend a hand to those in need, and had a caring, easy way about him. The world was definitely a better place with him in it. His legacy will be one of love, kindness, and integrity. Rest in peace, Roberto...until we meet again.
Rosie Coates posted on 10/6/11
Bo was a good n wonderful friend for 30+ years.He will b sorely missed.God bless n keep all of you.Respectfully, Roseanna J. Coates
Janet Pearson posted on 10/6/11
The words about Roberto are so very true. I have lived out of the area for many years but I have never forgotten Roberto. We worked at Bilo together back in the late 70's. He always brightened my day and we had so much fun together at work. When I left to be a stay at home Mom I left with a sweater and booties for my baby that he hand made for me. i still have them. I am so saddened for the loss of Roberto.
JIMMY (FAT CAT) HENSLEY posted on 10/7/11
SYMPATHY TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS HE WAS A GIVING PERSON HELPED MANY PEOPLE FRIEND OF FAMILY ESPECIALLY TO MY SISTER PAM
Stew Noll posted on 10/7/11
The world is a better place because of you my friend! Never forgotten!
PAMELA HENSLEY CAIRNES posted on 10/6/11
BERTO WAS MY TRUE BEST FRIEND SINCE WE WERE 14 I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM AND I LOVE HIM SO MUCH I AM SO GLAD WE REMAINED CLOSE FOR ALL THESE YEARS I WOULD NOT TRADE ANY OF THE TIMES WE SHARED
Kim and David Arrowood posted on 10/6/11
Robert was one of my favorite people. I am going to miss his smile, his jokes, and especially the good he did for others. He had a heart of gold. Love you Robert! My heart and prayers are with all the Kidd family and Roberts friends. I know he meant the world to all you you. Family and friends.
Michael Brown posted on 10/6/11
Walter and Charlie, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
cindy romstadt parris posted on 10/7/11
i wish everyone could embrace life like berto. he touched so many lives, including my own.he was always my friend and always, always could make me smile. i am truely blessed to have known him. till we meet again. cindy romstadt 77
LuAnne Hagen posted on 10/7/11
Such a sweet and loving person. Special thoughts and prayers to Roberto's family
JEREMY MURRAY posted on 10/6/11
BERTO WAS MY GODFATHER AND HE AND MY MOM PAM WERE ALWAYS LAUGHING AND ALWAYS TOGETHER HE WAS GOOD TO ME AND ALWAYS THERE FOR ME I WILL MISS HIS LAUGHTER, MY PRAYERS FOR HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS
George and Barbara Unkle posted on 10/6/11
Berto was such a friend and support to my sister and mother. I did not live in the area, but was always aware of the mutual kindnesses and help they gave to each other. He was truly loved and and will be missed.
Leland Edwards posted on 10/6/11
Bo, We will all miss you. You are loved and your love and kindness, has helped so many. Thoughts and Prayers to your Family.
Rod Griego posted on 10/7/11
my Condolences to Bo's family and Friends, i am sadden to hear of Bo's passing..Bo was a kind and sweet man, we chatted more then a few times on line and on the phone.through the many years i've known him. he was a sincere human being,, loving and a gentle soul. he will be missed greatly.. his time was short on earth here, but now i believe he is in a place where there is no pain, no suffering. he is released from his burdens. "Bo be free enjoy your new life in heaven"... your friend Rod
Debbie Eye posted on 10/8/11
Botoe, seems like yesterday we planted a weeping cherry tree in my back yard. You brought it all the way from Tenn. for me. I was so excited the first year it bloomed and we both enjoyed it's beauty. You shared so much knowledge with me, pulled all my poison oak out of the yard, threaten me if I went near it to protect me from breaking out all over. Worked so hard to help me create my mothers memorial garden. What a beautiful creation it is.Your love and friendship are irreplaceable. Your talent was like of no other I have ever known, but you acts of kindness far surpass any I have ever experienced. You were truly a ONE OF A KIND FRIEND. I have so much to remember you by, plants, trees, photos, and songs you wrote. You made all of us better by touching our lives. Thank you 'Bo' for just being you and all you gave to me. I love you my dear friend, I will miss you so. I can see you and Syra crossing Rainbow Bridge together now, you keep tossing her ball for her. Til we meet again my friend.
MAYNARD COLE posted on 10/6/11
MY PRAY AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE KIDD FAMILY.ROBERTO WAS A GOOD AND TALENTED PERSON, HE WILL ME MISSED. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. MAYNARD
Ginny West Case posted on 10/6/11
Bo always made me smile and remember the joy of life. He touched many with his photos and scrapbooks of retreats. As he crosses the rainbow bridge, he joins a cloud of witnesses that give me strength for my journey.
carol ann posted on 10/6/11
we will always remember you!
Roger posted on 10/7/11
I mill miss you my friend,it has be my pleasure knowing you and I will never forget you..Rest in PEACE ..
Elaine Tabor posted on 10/8/11
Prayers are with you. He was a special person who could make me smile at work.May God be with the family.
Teresa Dye posted on 10/6/11
Dear Charlie and Walter, So sad to hear of your loss, may your memories bring you comfort.
Danette Carothers posted on 10/6/11
You will be greatly missed. I will light a candle. I am at a loss for words. God Bless.
Rick Owen posted on 10/6/11
Roberto and his family were my neighbors for years. You couldn't ask for better people to grow up with. Bo was a kind caring person that we all will miss.
Lorrie O'Donnell posted on 10/7/11
I met you a few times through my sister, and you lived in the same building...you were kind, funny, and i loved your poems, and the joy that captured life may not be forgotten ...may you be a peace ...
Sam, Linda, Tim & Heath Justus posted on 10/8/11
Dear Norman, Helen, Walter and family, We are so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in God's love and embrace. Our prayers are with you. God Bless your family.
Becky Polonsky posted on 10/6/11
I knew Bo through Loving Food Resources. I would see him once a month when we dropped off food at the church in Fletcher and Bo would be there to disperse the food to our clients. He always had a kind remark for everyone and his gratitude was contagious. i will miss his warm smile.
Danette Carothers posted on 10/6/11
You will be greatly missed. I will light a candle. I am at a loss for words. God Bless.
Kim Rigsbee posted on 10/6/11
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. God Bless you all.
Scott Wood posted on 10/7/11
The world was a better place having been grace with his charm, compassion and creativity. We have been bless.
Mika posted on 10/9/11
MrUDa/Bo...I am going to miss your humor, sparkeling wit and company in our chat room...Rest in peace my friend You will be missed greatly by many in the cyber world...You touched so many hearts and lives and will never be forgotten...Peace be with your family and may they know you were loved all over the world. Mika
SUE HENSLEY posted on 10/6/11
HE TRULY WAS A FRIEND TO ALL OF US MY PRAYERS ARE FOR ALL HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS I WILL SURELY MISS HIS SMILE
Leslie Keener Sabo posted on 10/6/11
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. He was truly a very special man. Always kind and helpful to any who needed it. A kind spirit and tender heart made this world a better place because of him. We are all better for having known him. He will be missed by many and there will be an empty place in the hearts of any who were privileged to call him friend. May God ease your pain and leave only precious memories.
Blanche Swain posted on 10/6/11
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. May God Bless each and every one and keep you in his loving arms. Blanche Swain and family
MARKY posted on 10/7/11
Aww, MRUDA...why did you have to leave us so soon? We had so many fun times on the net. I will miss you greatly. God Bless you (and your stache)...Love MARKY
Dawn Plemmons posted on 10/11/11
Sorry for loss Of Roberto....He was a good at what ever he put his mind to do... You will be miss....
Sherry Kilpatrick Conley posted on 10/6/11
Walter, Helen and family...Know my prayers are with you during this time of loss. He will be missed greatly by so many people.
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Barbara Blackwell Mahaffey posted on 10/6/11
So sorry for your loss. May you feel the comfort of Jesus with you.Love you all. Barbara
Donna K Baker posted on 10/7/11
Boto, the world has lost one of a kind..a loving, caring soul who thought more of others than himself at times. I love you and will miss you dearly.
Larry Wilson posted on 10/11/11
Bo, once in a while someone comes into one's life and knowing that someone makes things so much easier and happier to deal with. Knowing you over the years was a pleasure and upbeat from the word go. I will miss chatting with you and sharing thoughts and ideas from time to time. Knowing you sure made the world a happier place to be. May God Bless and Keep You, and without a doubt Heaven is a much better place to be, knowing you are there.
Linda Clemons Basiewicz posted on 10/6/11
My heart goes out to you all. We was a great person. Loved seeing him come in the norms. Will keep you all in my prays. If you need anything please let me know. Linda
Art Yeas posted on 10/6/11
My heartfelt sympathies on your loss.
Gregory Scratch posted on 10/6/11
To Bo: Forever Friends You left today without goodbye And left me here to wonder why What plane our souls connected on And why our time, for now, is gone. To hear your voice, itís southern drawl, A touch, a kiss, a hug, thatís all. Itís wasnít much when you were here, But now youíre not, the price is dear. I feel you now within the gloom Sense your wings fill up the room The brush of love upon my cheek Bring tears of joy, again weíll meet In one day or week, or months or years, Youíll wipe away my final tears Weíll smile and say ìRemember when We hugged and said, forever friends?î Love and Miss You Gregory Scratch
Renee Davis posted on 10/7/11
I remember walking up and down Orchard Rd with you and talking when we were in junior high. You were a great friend to everyone who met you. Thank you for blessing my life. Until we meet again. Renee
Sheila (gail justice) Cotter Rogers posted on 10/14/11
I was shocked to see this. I was checking on the guestbook for my dear friend Loretta Gail Dickson and saw Roberto - we were in grammar school together at East Flat Rock and Hillendale. The three of us were inseparable. I remember when Roberto moved to our area Gail and I welcomed him and became fast friends. Roberto gave me my first "love letter" I received it in the 4th grade, my how long ago that was, and I have that small piece of paper in my scrapbook and remember it fondly. He never was out of my mind through the years I wondered how he was and Gail could always tell me, now they are both gone and they will be so very missed. I am sure they are having a great time together. I will always remember Roberto and I was very touched to read of all the kindness he spread throughout the community, he is a jewel that shines on us all from the other side. Much love to the family and thanks Roberto for having touched my life!!
dianne posted on 10/6/11
GOD LOVE YOU ALL. THINKING OF YOU.
janet clark posted on 10/6/11
I AM SO SORRY,I WISH I COULD BE THERE BUT I CANT I WILL SURE HAVE YOU ALL ON MY MIND..I JUST WISH I COULD TELL HIM HOW CRAZY HE IS JUST ONE MORE TIME.BUT OF COURSE HE KNEW IT BECAUSE IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY,LOVE YOU ALL.
OSCAR STEADMAN posted on 10/7/11
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WITH ALL MAY GOD BLESS ALL DURING THIS TIME
Ronald Kelley posted on 10/7/11
I didnt know you personally, but; you always had a kind word and a generous smile for the one struggling behind you. May you rest in peace, and for the family and friends left behind, may they be comforted in a life well lived.
Sandi (Guffey) Kisselburg posted on 10/19/11
Helen & Family ~ I'm truely sorry to hear of Roberto's passing. I remember him always having a smile, a great sense of humor & he had a very kind heart. He was one of the sweetest guys I know. All are in my prayers. God Bless
Leonard Nix posted on 10/6/11
So sorry to hear of the passing of Roberto. He was always an upbeat and happy person. May God Bless each of you.
Tammy Hensley Stepp posted on 10/6/11
Ricardo, so sorry to here about your brother. Our family will be remembering yours in our prayers. Tammy
Revelle Edwards posted on 10/7/11
A dear, sweet soul that always made me smile... You will be missed... but never forgotten.
Shaune Clark posted on 10/7/11
Though my heart is saddened, I will always have a smile remembering the joy you brought to so many, your wit, your smile, all of you, there is an emptiness on earth now that no one can fill, but the heavens are surely overflowing with all that you are. This is not goodbye old friend, just a pause until we meet again.
barbara graham posted on 2/10/12
my huaband and i met bo when we were in nashville,tn.through va hospital and stayed at guest house inn and i can say that bo is the nicees person i have ever met i looked forwad to talking to bo every day i loved him he was my friend i will miss bo forever barbara
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Bro, Don't worry... You will NEVER be forgotten...!
Robert Young posted on 10/6/11
You will be in my heart and memories may God cradle you and keep you at peace. You will be trulely missed
Revs. Joe-d and Christina DowlingSoka posted on 10/7/11
We are deeply thankful for the wonderful gift we had of knowing Bo...a very dear friend. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. He will be greatly missed.
WANDA MOORE posted on 10/7/11
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Scott Cureton (aka Phoebe Fabu) posted on 3/28/12
I just found about about Bo's death, I know he will be SO missed...The last thing he spoke of with me was helping out his neighbors....and that's him--helping others...
Sue Hensley McCoppin posted on 6/29/13
I just learned of your passing today. I have great & funny memories of. My deepest sympathy & prayers to your famly.
Barbara Bell posted on 10/6/11
Bo will be missed by many. He was a gift that left us all too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
David and Jean Gant posted on 10/6/11
Charlie and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. David and Jean
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KC Casper posted on 10/7/11
Friends forever. Love KC
Joseph Swidas posted on 5/7/12
I was greatly saddened this morning (5/7/2012) as I found out that Bo had passed from this life last October 4th and is now with his beloved Syra that I know he loved missed so much. He was a wonderful friend when I lived in Hendersonville in 2003-2004. He and Syra would visit and I would visit at his apartment, his collections were amazing and he took great pride and joy in sharing them with those who visited him. In this world if there ever was someone who followed the teachings of Jesus, to love your neighbor unconditonally, to care for the sick and feed the needy...it was Bo. He was always helping someone and he found great joy in giving and always lending a helping hand. I will miss his voice on the phone, his humor and his wonderful smile and laughter. But especially...I will miss the Christian witness that he followed so closely in what he did for his neighbors/friends and family. I look forward, one day to seeing Bo and Syra in Heaven where there is no more tears, sickness and death. May the Lord bless his family at this time as we remember Bo in this spring-time where everything comes to life once again-our Lord's promise of one day being together again with Bo. God bless and comfort you all. A neighbor and friend- Joseph Swidas Orlando, FL John 3:8
Sue Hensley McCoppin posted on 6/29/13
I just learned of your passing today. I have great & funny memories of. My deepest sympathy & prayers to your famly.
Derek Hanna posted on 10/6/11
My deepest condolances to all who knew and loved him.
Gregory Scratch posted on 10/6/11
So sorry for your loss. I will miss him dearly.
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Phyllis Matherson posted on 10/7/11
You will be missed
“Mom looked beautiful.”
Danny-Ray Polson posted on 4/5/16
Lost touch with Bo after I left Hendersonville, but I thought of him often. Just woke from a dream that featured him and decided to look him up. I was saddened to find this memorial. He was a living man who helped me during the dark time when I lost my mother.