Leo Charles Kimble


Leo Charles Kimble, age 85, of the LaRue Area, died Friday October 14, 2011 at 4:00 PM at Partners of Marion.  He was born October 31, 1925 in Jenera, Ohio to the late Ora Wayne and Nora Estelle (Burnett) Kimble. On May 26, 1946 He married Elva M. Wagner and she survives.

Also surviving are daughters; Joyce L. (Michael) Kimble of Stephens City, VA, Linda S. Smith of Marion, and Teresa M. Kimble of Columbus. Twelve Grandchildren and Fifteen Great Grandchildren.    He was preceded in death by daughter Nancy Lee Kessler and brother Desmond (Bud) Carlyse.

Mr. Kimble was an Industrial Engineer working for  Swan Hose, veteran of W W II service in the U S Navy.  He graduated from Ada High School, and attended Northwestern School of Commerce in Lima.  Member of St. Pauls United Methodist Church in Celina and member of the Celina Lodge # 241 F. & A. M.

Graveside Services will be held Friday October 21, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the Woodland Cemetery in Ada, Ohio.  Minister will be Pastor H. M. (Gus) Guthrie. The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue is helping the family with arrangements.

Those who wish may make contributions to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15120 Chicago, Ill. 60693.

Remembrances and Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com


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