Herbert J. Kimpland (17-July-1924 to 20-October-2020) was born in Philadelphia, PA to Jay N. and Bessie W. Kimpland. Herb was the oldest of the six Kimpland siblings, five brothers and one sister. Shortly after Herb’s birth the family moved to Syracuse, NY where he was reared. Following high school graduation Herb served in the 325th Glider Infantry of the 17th Airborne Division in the European Theater during WW II. After the war, Herb served in the 107th Materiel Squadron of the New York Air National Guard, and then as a civilian employee of the U. S. Air Force, both in Syracuse, NY -- once again enduring those challenging upstate winters.
Herb permanently moved to Florida in the mid-to-late 1950’s, first to Brandon and then eventually settling in Ft. Myers in the early 1960’s where he met the love of his life, Wayles Wood Kimpland, who preceded him in death on 13-October-1985.
Herb retired from the Lee County Electrical Co-op in August-1986, and after several years he moved to Valrico (FL) in 1990 to once again live near his younger brother’s family -- Leon and Pat Kimpland, along with their three sons, David (Tammy), Steve and Scott (Marcia), all of whom (except for Leon) survive him. Herb’s only surviving sibling is a brother, Mert. Additionally, Herb is survived by his daughter, Janet Widrick (John), stepsons Frank Stapor (Beth) and Harry Stapor (Katy). Also surviving Herb are his grandchildren Kimberly, Tammy, Ginny, John, Christopher and Wayles along with multiple nieces, nephews and great grandchildren plus special friends Sheila Stubbs, Jenna Shemwell and Kelsey Kiser.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church (10701 Bloomingdale Drive, Riverview, FL 33578) commencing at 11 AM on 14-November-2020. Afterwards, in full COVID-19 restriction compliance, Mingling, Munching and Socializing -- three activities at which Herb truly excelled -- will take place in the Parrish Hall.
Interment with be at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL at a later date.
Memorial Donations may be made to:
• St Matthew’s Anglican Church;
• Hawthorne Village of Brandon (859 West Lumsden Road, Brandon, FL 33511); or,
• To any charity of your choice.
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