Tommy “Kyle” Stidham, 32, of Hickory, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Kyle was born July 25, 1993, in Catawba County, the son of William Stidham and Michelle Roark.

Kyle worked for Sunbelt Express and enjoyed skate boarding, riding four-wheelers, playing video games, and spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Tommy and Ruby Roark, and Betty Rogers; his uncle, Dennis Belvins; and aunt, Sandi Sheppard.

In addition to his parents, those left to cherish and honor Kyle’s memories include his son, Bryson Stidham of Sherrills Ford; his sister, Carrie Stidham of the Bethlehem Community; his step-brother, Brandon Crews of the Bethlehem Community; his step-dad, Sandy Crews; his grandfather, Paul Stidham (Kathy) of the Bethlehem Community; his uncle, Rodney Blevins (Dawn) of Mountain City, Tenn.; his aunt, Vicki Terrell of Austin, Texas; his nieces, Riley and Raelyn Arnette, Alexis Crews, all of the Bethlehem Community; and his nephews, Gunner Arnette and Chantz Crews, both of the Bethlehem Community. Also surviving to cherish his memory are Stormi Johnson, Crystal Hamby, and Christina Cox, who all were like family.

A receiving of friends will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Adams Funeral Home.

Condolences may be sent to www.adamsfunerals.com.

Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to be serving the family of Tommy “Kyle” Stidham.