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John Paul Kidder

John Paul Kidder, 75, of Marietta passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015, at his home.  He was born September 17, 1939, in Marietta a son of Orval and Sarah Koon Kidder.  
 
John was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had been employed at Fenton Art Glass and at Tiffin Glass.  He enjoyed camping, fishing, playing cards and most of all his family.  He married Alyce Flowers Kidder who preceded him in death.
 
Surviving are 3 sons and 2 daughters:  Patricia Jones, David Thomas, John Kidder II, Tammy Rumschlag, Gary Kidder; 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; 6 brothers:  Ronald, Dores “Lee”, Blaine, Danny, William, and Russell Kidder; 3 sisters:  Jean Offenberger, Mary Meadows, Barbara Snider.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brother Claude Allen.
 
Funeral services will be held on Thursday (Apr. 9) at 11:00 am at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with burial in Gravel Bank Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 9:00 am until the time of the service.  Messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.