Barry P. Kimbrough, Sr. of Mount Hope, passed away on April 24, 2016 at age 78.
He was the beloved husband of Nancy A. Kimbrough, dear father of Sherie (Mark) Sapp, Barry (Kay) Kimbrough, Jr., Robin (Alice) Kimbrough, and Eric (Sandra) Kimbrough. Also survived by loving step-children, Laurie (Gary) Learn, Heather (Patrick) Shields, Florham Park, NJ, Jamie M. Lawrence and predeceased by Joseph P. Lawrence, Jr. Grandchildren include Andrew Sapp, Cory Sapp, Erin Willis, Brianne Roberts, Chandler Kimbrough, Brittany Kimbrough, Brandon Kimbrough, Erica Kimbrough and Benjamin Kimbrough all of Alabama, and Ronald Lawrence, Cheektowaga, New York, Ashley Shields, Steven Shields of Florham Park, New Jersey, and the late Gary S. Learn. Also, survived by eight great-grandchildren, and five nieces; sister-in-law, Lamar Van Dyke, Seattle, Washington.
He served in the U.S. Army before becoming a journeyman electrician and member of IBEW Local #558. In 2014 he was presented with an IBEW 50 year membership pin. He enjoyed the outdoors, water sports, wood working, animals, especially his devoted companion, Bobo.
Mr. Kimbrough was a member of Rock Springs Mitchell Memorial Presbyterian Church, Mount Hope.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, April 27, 2016, 7 p.m. at Rock Springs Mitchell Memorial Presbyterian Church, Mount Hope with Jess Smith and Deb Williams officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from 5:30 p.m. until time of service.
