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Submitted: 11/7/21 • Approved: 11/10/21 • Last Updated: 11/12/21 • R1400052-G1400052-S3
Willie
US Air Force
Korea
March 14, 1930 - August 2, 2017
Carolyn
December 23, 1934 - August 24, 2019
*Obituary
Willie Theron Kimbrell Sr., 87, passed away Wednesday August 2, 2017 in Alma. Willie was born March 14, 1930 in Fitzgerald, GA to Mr. Willie & Carrie (Wilder) Kimbrell. Willie served our country in the U.S. Air Force during the Koran War and later in the Army reserve. He married Carolyn, the love of his life, on February 8, 1953. He was a proud graduate of Clemson University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Willie enjoyed supporting his community, fishing, bowling, and golfing, as well as spending time with his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, one son Willie "Billy" Kimbrell Jr., son-in-law Edward “Ed” Hale Harris Jr., grandchildren James Kristopher Harris, Matthew Wade Harris, Ryan Edward Harris, Laura LeeAnn Harris, five brothers, Melvin, Charles, Lamar, Horace, and Russell Kimbrell.
Mr. Kimbrell is survived by his wife, Carolyn Kimbrell of Alma, four daughters, Wilma Harris of Clarksville, Judy and Alan Elsing of Rolla Missouri, Carla and Bryan Tipton of Clarksville, and Cindy and Terry Massengale of Alma, eight grandchildren, Nathan Harris, Jeff Elsing, Kimbrely Elsing, Kari Damon, Scott Massengale, Brittany Massengale, Kelsie Kimbrell, and Hunter Kimbrell, six great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends.
Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Friday August 4, 2017 at the Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Kimbrell’s Memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday August 5, 2017 at the Roller-Cox Funeral Home with Bro. Robbie Jackson officiating.
In Lieu of flowers family has requested donations be made to the Carolyn and Willie Kimbrell Endowed Scholarship at the University of the Ozarks 415 North College Ave. Clarksville, AR. 72830.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home.
*Obituary
Carolyn June (Pittman) Kimbrell, 84, passed away Saturday August 24, 2019 in Fort Smith.
Carolyn was born December 23, 1934 in Greenville, SC to Mr. Leroy & Lois (Johnson) Pittman.
Carolyn was an interior designer and expert seamstress and she loved to make her daughters outfits. Carolyn loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, one son Willie "Billy" Kimbrell Jr., two son-in-law's Edward "Ed" Hale Harris Jr., and Terry Massengale; and four grandchildren.
Mrs. Kimbrell is survived by her four daughters, Wilma Harris of Clarksville, Judy and Alan Elsing of Rolla Missouri, Carla and Bryan Tipton of Clarksville, and Cindy Massengale of Alma, eight grandchildren, Nathan Harris, Jeff Elsing, Kimbrely Elsing, Kari Damon, Scott Massengale, Brittany Massengale, Kelsie Kimbrell, and Hunter Kimbrell, six great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be 2:00 - 3:00 P.M Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel.
Mrs. Kimbrell's Memorial service will be held 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the Roller-Cox Funeral Home with Bro. Robbie Jackson officiating.
Contributed on 11/7/21 by Barwickbillsully060
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