William Kimberling
April 03, 1922 - January 18, 2016
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William Kimberling
April 03, 1922 - January 18, 2016
Obituary
William r. “bill” kimberling, 93, of charleston, passed away monday, jan. 18, 2016 at camc memorial hospital.
He was born april 3, 1922 to the late newton and liva kimberling.
Bill was a retired engineer from union carbide with 38 years of service.
He was a lifelong resident of charleston, a former charleston city councilman and a member of trinity evangelical lutheran church, charleston, where he had served as president of the congregation, on the property committee and as an usher.
Bill was a u.S. Army veteran of world war ii, proudly serving as a sergeant with the combat engineers under general george s. Patton in the european theater.
He graduated from charleston high school in 1939, attended west virginia wesleyan, where he was a member of kappa alpha fraternity, and graduated from the university of new hampshire with a b.S. Degree in mechanical engineering.
Additionally, bill was a member of score (service corps of retired executives) and rccr (religious coalition of community renewal). He was also involved with habitat for humanity of kanawha and putnam counties and the kanawha pastoral counseling center.
Bill is survived by his wife of 64 years, carol, and six children, david kimberling of charleston, teresa dermit of houston, texas, nancy (lou) eubank of south charleston, john (jill) kimberling of houston, texas, jim (missy) kimberling of east northport, n.Y., and lisa (sam) sobataka of salisbury, n.C. He is also survived by a sister, virginia mumma of scott depot, and was “popaw” to 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to dr. Susan cavender, camc memorial hospital, charleston fire and ambulance and amedisys home health of west virginia for the care given to bill.
Matthew 25:23: “well done good and faithful servant!”
funeral services has been cancelled due to inclement weather
in lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in bill’s memory to trinity evangelical lutheran church, 1600 kanawha blvd. E., charleston, wv 25311.
5 responses to William Kimberling
King Family says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Ohio
I Did Not Know Mr. Kimberling But I Know How Hard It Can Be To Lose A Loved One In Death So I Wanted To Say I Am Very Sorry For Your Loss. The Scripture That Has Given Me Comfort At Times Like This Is The One Found At Revelation 21:4 That Says, “And He Will Wipe Out Every Tear From Their Eyes, And Death Will Be No More, Neither Will Mourning Nor Outcry Nor Pain Be Anymore. The Former Things Have Passed Away.” So God Has Promised That In The Very Near Future We Will Never Have To Experience The Pain Associated With Death Anymore. I Pray That This Gives The Family Some Comfort During This Difficult Time.
Elaine And Jerry Decker says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Religious Affiliation
Location: Forsyth Illinois
We Express Sympathy With The Family Of Bill Kimberling, With Thanks For Many Years Of Service He Gave And Of Association With Him And His Family At Trinity Elca.
Terry O'Fiesh says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Classmate Of Teresa
Location: Charleston West Virginia
Dear Teresa,
Sorry I Could Not Pay My Respects In Person, Due To The Snow And To Being With My Father.
Please Extend My Heartfelt Sympathy To You And To Your Siblings Families. I Know What You Are Going Through, As I Lost My Mother In August And Then Her Sister In September. My Father Is Doing Ok – Same Age As Yours. May Your Father’S Memory Be Eternal. God Bless. Sincerely, Terry O’Fiesh
Larry Bissett says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: South Charleston West Virginia
Carol And Family: I Send Sincere Condolences On Bill,S Passing. I Knew Him For Over 50 Years As Co-Workers At Carbide And After Retirement At John Brown Engineers. I Always Appreciated His Honesty, Intelligence, Humor, And Ability To View Issues In A Broad Context. He Lived A Most Productive Life. I Regret The Snow Storm Prevented Me From Attending The Funeral And Speaking With You Personally.
Frank & Debbie Carmazzi says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend Of Lisa And Sam Sobataka
Location: Charlotte North Carolina
Wishing You Comfort And Peace To Endure The Loss Of Your Loved One.
Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With You All.
Frank & Debbie Carmazzi