Stephen Kidder, 75, of Malvern passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Baptist Health Medical Center-Hot Spring County.  He was born July 21, 1946, in Malvern, the son of C.W. "Bill" and Lucille Harper Kidder.  He graduated from Malvern High School in 1964 and UCA in 1969.  Stephen served in the United States Navy.  He worked as a title clerk for Duke Wholesale in Benton.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, floating the Buffalo River and being at his lake home.  Stephen was of the Methodist faith.  Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, David Kidder.

Survivors include his wife, Lynn Kidder of Malvern; daughters, Abbie Heller of Humble, Texas and Jenny Linn Higgins (Harold) of Malvern; sisters, Kathy Duke (Mark) of Benton; sister-in-law, Pam Kidder; grandchildren, Samantha Linn (Tyler Cochran) of Malvern, Hunter Hall of Humble, Texas and Aiden Heller of Humble, Texas; great grandchildren, Cooper Collins and Gracey Cochran and aunt, Johnny Bell Martin.

Visitation will be Friday, April 8 from 10:30-11:30am at Regency Funeral Home.

Graveside services will be Friday, April 8 at 2:00pm at Oakridge Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Kevin Kidder, Brian Duke, Brian Gray, John Harmon, Hank Wright and John Wright.  Honorary pallbearers will be Don Collins, Sr., Vernon Collins, Donnie Wayne Collins, Josh Collins and Aaron Sims.

Arrangements by Regency Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at regencyfuneralhome.com.