Clinton Reed Kimble, 88, of Petersburg passed away Oct. 7, 2026, at E. A. Hawse Healthcare Center in Baker.
He was born on Feb. 19, 1938, in Franklin, the son of the late Clinton Raymond Kimble and Marguerite (Dice) Kimble.
Mr. Kimble was a 1956 graduate of Franklin High School.
He served in the United States Army.
He worked for Osmose, Pepco, and retired from Allegheny Power.
He faithfully attended Riverside Church at Cabins until his health no longer permitted.
On April 11, 1965, he married the love of his life Bernice (Strawder) Kimble who survives.
In addition to his wife, he leaves behind to cherish his memory a sister, Nancy Gonshor of Franklin; and three nephews, Charles Frye III, Alan Propst and Kevin Gonshor; and three nieces, Kathy Crowder, Kelley Kimble and Susan Bennett.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Kimble; three sisters, Phyllis Frye, Betty Propst and Kitty Swanda; a nephew, Robert Gonshor II; and his best buddy, Barrett.
A funeral service was held Saturday at the Schaeffer Funeral Home in Petersburg with Pastor Tommy George officiating. Interment was in North Fork Memorial Cemetery at Riverton with military honors by the Grant County Veterans Honor Guard and the United States Army Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to Riverside Church, PO Box 157, Cabins, WV 26855.
