(From Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home)Mr. William “Bill” Kimbrel, 90, of Joplin, Missouri, departed this life on Monday evening, March 13, 2023, after a recent decline in health.
Bill entered this life on May 21, 1932, in Essex, Missouri, the only son born to the union of the late William and Marquerite (Howell) Kimbrel. He was raised in Dexter, Missouri and was a 1950 graduate of Dexter High School. He served in the Missouri National Guard for ten years, attaining the rank of Sgt. First Class.
On October 12, 1963, he was united in marriage to Linda Fritchey and to this union one son was born, William, III. They resided in Sedalia, Missouri, for the majority of Bill’s working career, retiring from W.J. Menefee Construction Company after thirty-two years of service.
Following retirement, Linda and he moved to Joplin, Missouri, in 1993. He enjoyed mechanical engineering projects and was an excellent welder.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, John Kimbrel; and five sisters.
Bill is survived by his wife, Linda Kimbrel of the home; a son, William Kimbrel, III and wife, Cristine; and two daughters, Willa Moser and Charlotte Riddle; as well as a host of other family and friends.
Graveside services are 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2023, at Stone Cemetery near Diamond, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, John Kimbrel; and five sisters.
Bill is survived by his wife, Linda Kimbrel of the home; a son, William Kimbrel, III and wife, Cristine; and two daughters, Willa Moser and Charlotte Riddle; as well as a host of other family and friends.
Graveside services are 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2023, at Stone Cemetery near Diamond, Missouri.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home in Webb City, Missouri.
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