James Forest Kidwell age 85 of Watertown died Friday afternoon, June 15, 2018 at Tennova Healthcare in Lebanon. Born May 24, 1933, he was the son of the late James Doyle Kidwell and Grace Garman Kidwell and was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Scott Kidwell in 2011. Jim was a graduate of Watertown High School, he received his Education degree from Tennessee Tech and his Masters degree from Middle Tennessee State University. He was a longtime educator, principal, coach and athletic official. Jim was a US Army Ranger serving in the Korean War and was an Elder of the Watertown First Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Martha Dickens Kidwell; children, Debbie Martin and husband, Rick of Watertown, James F. Kidwell, Jr.  and wife, Nan of Lebanon, Beth Reeder and husband Wayne of Watertown; grandchildren, Lauren (Dusty) Haskins, Gina Martin, Brant Martin, Sarah (Destin) Gentry, Hannah Reeder, Madi Reeder, Kolbee James Kidwell, Adam (Sonya) Carr and Alex Carr; great grandchildren, Harper and Houston Haskins; sister, Beverly Blankenship of Murfreesboro; nieces and nephews. Funeral services 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Hunter Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Diffenderfer and Dr. John Cheetham officiating. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. till service time Wednesday.
Pallbearers, Rick Martin, Wayne Reeder, Destin Gentry, Brant Martin, Dusty Haskins, Kolbee Kidwell. Interment with military honors at Jones Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Watertown First Presbyterian Church.