Obituaries
Jeff "Papa" Kimball
August 19, 2023
Jeff “Papa” Kimball, age 68, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 19, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born August 2, 1955, in Norwalk and was a 1974 graduate of Monroeville High School and EHOVE graphic arts. He retired after 49 years at Fair Publishing House in Norwalk. He was an active member of The Foundation Church where he was a faithful servant to God and enjoyed taking mission trips, serving on the Welcome Committee, Care Team, and helping with Habitat for Humanity projects. He was a member of the Norwalk Eagles Club. He enjoyed doing home projects, fishing, hunting, woodworking, motorcycles, but most of all, spending time with his nine grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Becky “Grammy” (Heimbaugh) Kimball of Norwalk; children, Keith (Lindsey) Kimball, Troy (Beth) Kimball, Fawn (Brian) Kluding, and Jeremy (Nichole) Kimball, all of Norwalk; nine grandchildren, Caden, Colin, Cohen, Kora, Colton, Chandler, Everett, Remington, and Olive; mother, Dolores A. Kimball of Norwalk; siblings, Mary, Jim, Jerry, Barb, Jay, and Theresa; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Kimball; siblings, John, Joe, Jack, and Linda.
A celebration of life gathering will be held September 9, 2023, from 1:00 pm until the time of service at 2:30 pm at the Foundation Church, 535 US Hwy 20 E., Norwalk. A luncheon will follow at the church. Memorial contributions may be sent to Juvenile Diabetes www2.jdrf.org.
Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Arrangements entrusted to the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk.
Jeff "Papa" Kimball
August 19, 2023
Jeff “Papa” Kimball, age 68, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 19, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born August 2, 1955, in Norwalk and was a 1974 graduate of Monroeville High School and EHOVE graphic arts. He retired after 49 years at Fair Publishing House in Norwalk. He was an active member of The Foundation Church where he was a faithful servant to God and enjoyed taking mission trips, serving on the Welcome Committee, Care Team, and helping with Habitat for Humanity projects. He was a member of the Norwalk Eagles Club. He enjoyed doing home projects, fishing, hunting, woodworking, motorcycles, but most of all, spending time with his nine grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Becky “Grammy” (Heimbaugh) Kimball of Norwalk; children, Keith (Lindsey) Kimball, Troy (Beth) Kimball, Fawn (Brian) Kluding, and Jeremy (Nichole) Kimball, all of Norwalk; nine grandchildren, Caden, Colin, Cohen, Kora, Colton, Chandler, Everett, Remington, and Olive; mother, Dolores A. Kimball of Norwalk; siblings, Mary, Jim, Jerry, Barb, Jay, and Theresa; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Kimball; siblings, John, Joe, Jack, and Linda.
A celebration of life gathering will be held September 9, 2023, from 1:00 pm until the time of service at 2:30 pm at the Foundation Church, 535 US Hwy 20 E., Norwalk. A luncheon will follow at the church. Memorial contributions may be sent to Juvenile Diabetes www2.jdrf.org.
Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Arrangements entrusted to the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk.