Jeff Kimball Obituary

Jeff "Papa" Kimball

Aug 2, 1955 - Aug 19, 2023

Monroeville

Jeff "Papa" Kimball, 68, passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born Aug. 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 Norwalk Eagles Club. He enjoyed doing home projects, fishing, hunting, wood working, 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; and siblings, John, Joe, Jack, and Linda.

Jeff's celebration of life service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at The Foundation Church, 535 US Hwy 20 E., Norwalk. Service will be at 2:30 p.m. with a luncheon to follow.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Juvenile Diabetes at 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 have been entrusted to Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk.