Jeffery L. Kimble

Jeffery L. Kimble, 71, of Chattaroy, WV passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at his home.  Born November 4, 1949 in Williamson, WV, he was the son of the late Frank and Louise Hofstetter Kimble. 

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Judith Kimble. 

Jeff was a graduate of Williamson High School, a former police officer for the City of Williamson, co-founder of Backwoods Rentals Hotel/Motel/Lodging at North Matewan, WV, and he was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 

Survivors include his wife, Anita Steele Kimble of Chattaroy, WV, 2 daughters, Theresa (Larry) Akers and Cindy (Sam) Holt both of North Matewan, WV, grandchildren, Zachary Holt of Morgantown, WV, Joey (Katherine) Akers of Lancaster, OH, Larry (Michelle) Akers Jr. of McCarr, KY, and Anthony Akers of Newtown, WV, great-grandchildren, Sydne Starr, Nathaniel Akers, Bailey Akers, Kaylee Akers, Maycee Akers, and Braxton Akers, 4 great-great-grandchildren, close relatives, Brenda Slusher, Samuel E. Slusher, George Tommy and Nancy Wakeland, Veda and Mike Noble, Patty and Bob Wilson, Mona Wakeland, Karen Harpe, Darrell and Scott Dooley, Betty Kimble Dooley, and Juanita Cannon.

Also surviving is a host of friends. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, October 1, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Williamson, WV by Father Biju Parampil.  Entombment will follow in the Mt. View Memory Gardens at Maher, WV.  Active pallbearers will be Larry Akers, Sam Holt, John Dotson, and Samuel Slusher.  Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Gene Davis, James “Jim” Gilman, Ron Rumora, Tom Atkins, Ahmet Ozturk M.D., Wallace Looney, Mike Casey, Louie Olive, James Pack, and Velton Hunt. 

Visitation will be from 6-9 pm Thursday evening at the funeral home with a special service at 7:00 pm with Rev. Bobby Dale Wolford speaking.  Recitation of the Rosary will be at 7:30 pm.

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