Robert Kimbel departed this life on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at the age of 85 years, 3 months, and 1 day. He was born in Saltillo, Tennessee, on August 26, 1933, the son of the late Woodrow and Dorothy Lance Kimbel. On August 4, 1952, he was united in marriage Patricia Damron, who preceded him in death on August 23, 2014.
Robert was a truck driver for CF Trucking and served as the Fire Chief for Saltillo, Tennessee for six years. He worked two jobs to provide for his family. Robert was a good father, grandfather, and neighbor.
He is survived by his children, Sandra Burd and husband Mark, Bobby Kimbel, Shiela Jones, and Tammy Sawvel and husband Scott; grandchildren, Scott Burd, Daniel Burd, Keith Burd, Joshua Burd, Joseph Burd, Martin Burd, Briana Burd, Alexis Burd, Katrice Burd, Noah Sawvel, Robert Jones, and Steven Jones; and great grandchildren, Katie Burd, Cameron Burd, Anthony Burd, Tommy Burd, Jamie Burd, Julie Burd, Chloe Burd, and Corbin Burd.