The group will ride together to Speck Funeral Home in Livingston, TN to lead the hearse procession for Billy. Skip to content. Condolences to the family and friends of classic rock WIMZ-FM, Knoxville afternoon drive personality Billy Kidd, a.k.a. He was born in Livingston, Tennessee on March 3, 1959 to the late Vice Mayor of Livingston Bill Winningham & Barbara Lynn Bugg Winningham. YouTube said that given all that's happened this year, 'it doesn't feel right' to make a regular video celebrating 2020. The station posted on Facebook that William Winningham, known as “Billy Kidd,” has died. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A popular radio DJ has passed away, according to the staff at 103.5 WIMZ. • We were saddened to hear that Billy Kidd, longtime afternoon drive talent on Midwest Communications' Classic Rock 103.5 WIMZ/Knoxville, TN and a 2018 inductee into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame, died Tuesday, Nov. 10 at his home in Knoxville at the age of 61. Midwest Communications Classic Rock WIMZ-FM/Knoxville afternoon personality William Winningham (aka Billy Kidd) died Tuesday at his home in Knoxville at the age of 61. The station posted on … 949-559-5100 Irvine CA , 949-855-0145 Lake Forest CA. In that photo, Billy the Kid is packing a Colt revolver and 1873 Winchester Carbine rifle. “Billy Kidd” was the radio moniker Winningham used for almost three decades at WIMZ-FM, East Tennessee’s home for classic rock ‘n’ roll. Also in support of Second Harvest, Knoxville radio station WIMZ wrapped up its Virtual Camping for Cans — A Tribute to Billy Kidd on Tuesday, raising enough funds to buy 69,485 meals. The person selected must have the ability to do the following: Become the face of the WIMZ brand ; Excellent at show prepping ; Live the Classic Rock lifestyle ; Love and knowledge of Classic Rock music He hosted ‘Camping for Cans' food drive for Second Harvest Food Bank for 25 years. Want to know more about The Billy The Kidd Show? Navigation. Raised in Livingston, TN, Winningham began his career at WLIV before working on-air at WRJT in Monterey, TN. It is with the heaviest of hearts that I share that my good friend Billy Kidd has passed away. This is not a rip and read position. This opportunity exists due to the recent tragic loss of market veteran and hall of fame talent Billy Kidd. William Winningham Death – Obituary – A great WIMZ dj and host, Billy Kidd also known as William Winningham was pronounced dead on November 11, 2020, at the age of 61. It is with the very heaviest of hearts that we here at 103.5 WIMZ bring you the terrible news of the passing of our friend and colleague, William Winningham, also lovingly known as Billy Kidd. On November 21, all motorcycles and everyone who loved Billy Kidd are welcome to gather at Bootlegger Harley-Davidson, 605 Lovell Road in Knoxville. This opportunity exists due to the recent tragic loss of market veteran and hall of fame talent Billy Kidd. In between bangers by bands from AC/DC to ZZ Top, Kidd’s unmistakable voice helped make evening commutes a little more bearable for those who tuned in to the station on weekdays between 2 and 6 p.m. Marion Marketing Global. He passed away last week suddenly from natural causes according to reports. Billy passed from this life on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 from his residence in Knoxville. Some of the crew deserted Kidd the next time that Adventure Galley anchored offshore, and those who decided to stay on made constant open threats of mutiny. WIMZ host William Winningham, known as Billy Kidd on the air, died at age 61 Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. Home; Creative. Billy Kidd was a staple in the Knoxville area as one of the longest running DJ’s for 103.5 WIMZ. I talked to him every day for the last 20 years doing the Sports machine on WIMZ. 103.5 WIMZ is Knoxville's Classic Rock station and home to John Boy & Billy in the morning, Billy Kidd, Jay Mac and Big R. The WIMZ Workforce is rockin' with AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Motley Crue, Led Zeppelin, Ozzy Osbourne, ZZ Top, Metallica, Bob Seger, Van Halen, Def Leppard, The Eagles and more. We love you Billy. Billy passed from this life on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 from his residence in Knoxville. ALL ACCESS has learned that MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS Classic Rock WIMZ/KNOXVILLE, TN afternoon personality WILLIAM WINNINGHAM, known as BILLY KIDD on the air, has passed away at age 61. The person selected must have the ability to do the following: Become the face of the WIMZ brand ; Excellent at show prepping ; Live the Classic Rock lifestyle ; Love and knowledge of Classic Rock music This is not a rip and read position. Graveside Services for William Winningham, Jr. better known as “Billy Kidd”, age 61, of Knoxville will be conducted 11 a.m., Saturday, November 21, 2020 from the Good Hope Annex Cemetery in Livingston. Talent Search; What We Do; Are We For You William Winningham, who died unexpectedly yesterday (11/11). Billy Kidd was a personality on WIMZ-FM for 30 years. He accepted an on-air post at WIMZ in 1990. An iconic Knoxville radio host and personality has passed away. A portrait of Billy the Kid taken in Fort Sumner, in 1880, sold for $2.3 million in 2011. The radio host was known for his local philanthropic efforts. No other details have been announced about his passing. นักทัศนมาตร Optometrist 10 August, 2020. Elizabeth Ann Penland, age 60, of Knoxville, TN, passed away December 8th, 2020. Winningham hosted a show between 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. on weekdays on 103.5 WIMZ, a classic rock station. Get their official bio, social pages & more articles on 96.7 KISS FM! Billy J Kidd, age 42, Tulsa, OK 74112 View Full Report Known Locations: Tulsa OK, 74112, Broken Arrow OK 74011, Tulsa OK 74114 Possible Relatives: Betty J Kidd, Candy M Kidd, Gary Gene Kidd Billy passed from this life on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 from his residence in Knoxville. We’ll be posting and airing tributes to Billy in the days to follow. She was born in Indianapolis, IN and was a graduate of the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, Bloomington. It was great hearing from WIMZ's Stryker yesterday...and hard to believe that WIMZ has now been around for 30 years! Some incredible talent has been heard on 103.5 thru the years...Keith Lambert, Mike Beach, Phil Williams, Colvin Idol, Kim Mayo, Carson Cooper, Billy Kidd...and the list goes on. William Winningham, who died unexpectedly yesterday (11/11). There will be a gathering of motorcycles and riders Saturday to ride to Livingston, TN to honor our beloved Billy Kidd of WIMZ. She enjoyed camping and visiting the beaches of Florida. Condolences to the family and friends of classic rock WIMZ-FM, Knoxville afternoon drive personality Billy Kidd, a.k.a.