Douglas Carl Kidwell, a resident of Henryetta, died July 31, 2023, in Henryetta at the age of 64. He was born May 10, 1959, in Bakersfield, CA, to Osburn "Bud" and Alma (Smith) Kidwell. Douglas was a skilled carpenter, dedicating many years to his trade.
Douglas is preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Alma, as well as his brothers, Mike and Larry Kidwell, and his sisters, Peggy Bullard, Kelley Nelson, and Barbara Baker.
He is survived by his wife, Shelia, of Henryetta; children: Samantha Stewart of FL, Spring Bell of Okmulgee, Jennifer Patterson of Henryetta, and Christine Skinner of Henryetta; stepchildren: Arlene, Angie, Albert, Ashton, Tristen, Darrin, and Stephanie; brothers, Jim Kidwell and his wife Anna of Henryetta, and Robert Kidwell and his wife Tammy of Bryant; sisters, Janice Tamplen and her husband Tommy of Schulter, and Mary Stewart of Henryetta; brother-in-laws: Leroy Bullard of Dewar, Doug Baker of Henryetta, and Jimmy Nelson of Henryetta, as well as his sister-in-laws: Debbie Whatley of Henryetta and Glenda Kidwell of Henryetta; 15 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at the Rogers Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother Curt Russell officiating. The services are under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home.