Lee Mack Kidd

Memorial services for Lee Mack Kidd will be held on Tuesday, July 14th, 2026 at the J. W. Jones Performing Arts Center in Denver City. Visitation will be held on Monday July 13th, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ratliff Funeral Home.

Lee passed away at home on Friday July 10th, 2026 surrounded by his family and friends.

Lee was born July 25, 1936 to Willard Lee and Genevieve Titsworth Kidd in Odessa, Texas. The family moved to Denver City in the winter of 1939.

As a little boy, Lee worked for his parents at the Oasis Café, helping with whatever was asked of him. His favorite part was to fall into the grease buckets and have to be cleaned up in the dish washing sink.

When Lee was in high school, his mother would pick him up from the practice field and take him to work, driving a truck for his father’s business, W. L. Kidd Oil Field Service. After graduation from high school, Lee married the love of his life Edith Williams on Friday, May 13th, 1955. At the time of his death, Lee and Edith had been married for 71 years.

Lee continued working in the oilfield service industry, when he and his partner, John Thomas, diversified into other endeavors.

Under Lee and John’s leadership, W.L. Kidd Oil Field Service was the 2nd largest employer in Yoakum County with 250 employees at its height.

Lee had a soft heart and would help anyone in need. He was a supporter of the Yoakum County Livestock Association, Denver City sports organizations, the Yoakum County Hospital, the Pink Ladies Auxiliary, Masonic Lodge #1278 and the First United Methodist Church, and countless other organizations.

After his retirement in 2013, Lee continued staying active with his passion projects and family. Lee was still “out and about” until the end.

Above all his accomplishments, Lee’s greatest joy in life was his family and work. He was a devoted husband, a proud father, a loving grandfather, and an adoring great-grandfather. Whether offering wisdom, sharing stories, lending a helping hand, or simply enjoying time together, he treasured every moment spent with those he loved. His kindness, strength, and unwavering support created a moral foundation that will continue to guide his family for generations to come.

Lee is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years, Edith Kidd, with whom he built a life centered on love, faith, and family. He is also survived by their four daughters: Margaret Kidd Robertson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Genie Kidd of Dallas, Texas; Suzie Parker of Denver City, Texas; and Katie Kidd Wheeler of Dallas, Texas. He has a special daughter, Geraldine Henderson from Australia, and the son that he never had, Jose “Joe” Ayala. He was the proud grandfather of five: Joey Parker of Aurora, Colorado; Becca Parker Floyd of Denver City, Texas; Joshua Parker and wife Shannon of Denver City, Texas; Jeffery Robertson and wife Shayla of Noble Oklahoma; and Marlee Robertson Kitchel and husband Perry of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was the cherished great-grandfather of six: Ashton Floyd, Aniston Floyd, Morgan Parker, and Collin Parker, all of Denver City, Texas, Emma Kitchel and Abigail Kitchel of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Lee is also survived by his three sisters, Hannah Tipps and Sharon Daniels of Lubbock, Texas; and Sally Scott and her husband, Troy, of Denver City, Texas, along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, lifelong friends, and countless people whose lives were enriched by knowing him.

We have been so blessed to have a wonderful team of special caregivers led by Maggie Aguirre for the past 5 years. They have taken incredible care of Lee and Edith.

To those who knew him best, Lee was a man of unwavering integrity, quiet strength, and deep generosity. He believed in hard work, keeping his word, and treating others with kindness and respect. He led by example, never seeking recognition but leaving a lasting impression through his actions. His wisdom, humor, and steady presence made him someone people naturally looked to for guidance, encouragement, and friendship.

His legacy extends far beyond the businesses he helped build and the organizations he faithfully served. It lives on in the values he instilled in his family, the friendships he cultivated over a lifetime, and the countless memories shared by those fortunate enough to know him. Lee’s life was a remarkable example of love, dedication, and service. Although he will be deeply missed, his influence and spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of all who loved him.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the YCH Foundation and the Pink Ladies Auxiliary at PO Box 1130, Denver City, Texas 79323.