Willie Francis Kimbler

1933 - 2016  (83 years)

• Name	Willie Francis Kimbler
  Nickname	Bill
  Born	26 Jan 1933	Thealka, Johnson County, Kentucky, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	13 May 2016	Hardy, Sharp County, Arkansas, USA
  Buried	Y  [1]
  Person ID	I264417	Suedpfalz
  Last Modified	14 Dec 2016

  
  

  Family	Elaine Beth Kilzer,   b. 8 Sep 1950, Ashland County, Ohio, USA ,   d. 25 Mar 2002, Hardy, Sharp County, Arkansas, USA  (Age 51 years)
  Married	8 Apr 1991
  Last Modified	1 May 2018
  Family ID	F91666	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  [S926] Find-A-Grave, (www.findagrave.com). Willie Francis "Bill" Kimbler Memorial Photos Flowers Edit Share Learn about upgrading this memorial... Birth: Jan. 26, 1933 Thealka Johnson County Kentucky, USA Death: May 13, 2016 Hardy Sharp County Arkansas, USA Willie F. "Bill" Kimbler, 83, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016, at his home near Hardy, Arkansas. He was born on January 26, 1933 at Thealka, Kentucky, the son of the late Paris and Sophia (McCloud) Kimbler. Bill was a Korean War veteran (service number 331 62 48) who entered into service on May 24, 1950 at Huntington, West Virginia. As a gunner’s mate third class he served on the USS Missouri (BB-63) and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Ribbon (two stars K8 and K9) and the China Service Medal. He was discharged November 23, 1953 at Norfolk, Virginia. He married Elaine (Kilzer) Holloway on April 8, 1991. She has preceded him in death on March 25, 2002. His son Willie F. Kimbler, II has preceded him in death. Surviving are his children Donna (Daniel) Beilke of Fairfax, VA, Marialise (Daniel Schott) Clarke, Marianda Kimbler, Marissa (Douglas) Oliver, Joshua (Arlene Foley) Kimbler, Justin Kimbler and step-daughter Freya Holloway of Marion, Ohio, and step-son John Holloway of Caledonia, Ohio. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Bill was the owner and operator of Kimbler’s Auto Service for many years in Marion, Ohio. Upon retirement he moved to Hardy, Arkansas, where he built his home on twenty acres. He loved life in the country, watching the wild animals and tending his gardens. His remains are to be turned over to the United States Navy where he will be buried at sea. Family links: Parents: Paris Ellis Kimbler (1906 - 1974) Sophia McCloud Kimbler (1904 - 1988) Spouse: Elaine Beth Kilzer (1950 - 2002)* Siblings: Willie Francis Kimbler (1933 - 2016) Ray Vern Kimbler (1934 - 2010)* Judy Latrice Kimbler Gilbert (1942 - 2011)* *Calculated relationship Burial: Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea. Created by: Donna Kimbler Record added: May 21, 2016 Find A Grave Memorial# 162927788