Jonnie E. Kidwell, 52, of Bluffton, passed away Sunday morning Sept. 8, 2019 at

Bluffton Regional Medical Center.

Jonnie was born in Mississippi on October 12, 1966, to Robert  E. and Ida L. (Richardson) Kidwell, both parents  are deceased.

He graduated from South West High School in 1985. Jonnie married Pamela E. (Overmeyer) on July 1990 in Bluffton, IN She preceded him in death on Aug. 2, 2015.

Survivors include two daughters, Teri Kidwell of Frankton, IN and Cheri Kidwell of Daleville, IN.; one son, Jonnie E. Kidwell Jr. of Bluffton; two brothers, Leslie (Polly) Kidwell of Uniondale, IN and Terry (Crystal) Kidwell of Exeter, Missouri.; and four grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Scott A. Kedwell.

Jonnie was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed fishing.

Their will be no public services, a private family burial will take place at a later date.

Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel have been entrusted with funeral arrangements.