Ralph Edward Kidwell

Ralph Edward Kidwell, age 63 of Knoxville, went to be with his heavenly father on Friday, January 28, 2022. The owner of Ralph’s Automotive, and was known as everyone’s “mechanic.” He was preceded in death by; Dad, Tommy Kidwell, brother, Tommy Kidwell Jr., and step-daughter, Alicia Henry Coates. Survivors; Wife, Karen Kidwell, mother, Joan (Ed) Kitts, son, David (Lakely) Kidwell, step-son, Robby (Elisabeth) Henry, daughter, Patricia Kidwell Clark, sisters; Vicky Hipsher, Chris Kitts. Grandchildren Kyle Kidwell, Deloris Kidwell, Aiden Patterson, Piper Patterson, Levi Dooley, Oliver Dooley, Brenton Beasley, Bryant Beasley, Briar Beasley, Brett Smith and Blake Smith. Pallbearers Earl Loy, Pete Steele, Jeff Duncan, Lee Helms, Gary Collins, Brian Cox. Family will receive friends 5:00 - 7:00 pm Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel, service to follow at 7:00 pm, Rev. James Webber and Rev. Kyle Shell officiating. Family and friends will meet at 12:15pm Wednesday, February 2, 2022, Mynatt Funeral Home, Halls Chapel for procession to Greenwood Cemetery for a 1:00 pm graveside service officiated by Rev. James Webber and Rev. Kyle Shell officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com.