Robert Jackson Kimbler

Robert Jackson "Bob" Kimbler, 92, of Greenville, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by family members, on Monday, July 3, 2023. He loved life and always shared a laugh with those he encountered. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, working on his farm, woodworking, watching Westerns, and traveling.

He was a proud member of the United States Air Force, having served as an Airman 2nd Class from 1951 to 1954 in munitions. Bob was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, during the Korean War. He later retired from B.F. Goodrich/Zeon Chemical after 30 years.

Bob was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church, Floyds Knobs, Indiana, where he enjoyed friendships and activities with many members of the congregation. He also belonged to the American Legion of Floyds Knobs, Indiana.

He was born on November 8, 1930, to Walter and Nannie (Ballenger) Kimbler in Jamestown, Kentucky. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his son, Mark Kimbler; brothers, Lilbert, Ivan, William, and Joe; and sisters, Edna and Helen.

Bob is survived by his wife of almost 66 years, Emma Lois (Coffey) Kimbler; son, Dale Kimbler (Darlene); daughter, Esther Robinson (Amanda Green); daughter-in-law, Felicia Kimbler; grandsons, Luke Robinson (Cheyenne), Bradley, Joshua, Zachary, and Matthew Kimbler, and Doug (Rachel) Seckinger; granddaughters, Elizabeth and Lauren Whitfield; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). His funeral service will take place at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2023, at the funeral home with burial and military honors to follow at Highland Memory Gardens in Mount Washington, Kentucky.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in Bob's memory be made to the American Legion Post 42 (4530 Paoli Pike, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119).

Bob's services will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click Here to view the service.

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