William Henry Kimble, Jr. 78 passed away June 30, 2022 in the care of Glenn Arbor Hospice Home in Battle Creek, MI. William was born December 3, 1943 to William Sr. and Thelma Kimble in Williamson, West Virginia.
He served in the United States Army from August 1961 to August 1964, earning his Marksman Medal. William went on to serve in Korea and two tours in Germany, finishing his time at 14th Arty 2nd Armd Div in Fort Hood, Texas.
William enjoyed NASCAR and conversations about his father’s dry cleaning business.
He was a loving caretaker to his life partner, Mary Church, for more than 20 years.
He is survived by his children Ed Kimble, William Kimble III, Lisa Kimble, John Kimble, Alan Kimble, Chad Kimble, Cheryl Kimble, and David Kimble; grandchildren, Brandon Herrick, Chris Herrick, Anthony Kimble, Taylor Kimble, Michael Schick, and Angela Schick; brothers, John Kimble and James Bert; sisters, Susie and India Jane (Dot).
William was preceded in death by his parents William Sr. and Thelma Kimble, daughter Brenda Kimble, granddaughter Kylie Herrick, his first wife Virginia Louise Kimble and life partner Mary Church
Visitation will be held on Wednesday July 6, 2022 from 11:00am to 1:00pm with Service to begin at 1:00pm at J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Drive, Albion with Pastor Al Henson officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Coldwater, Michigan.
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