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Willis Kimbro Obituary
Willis L. Kimbro NORFOLK - Willis L. Kimbro passed away Dec. 6, 2008, at the Harbour Pointe Medical and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Elizabethton, Tenn., July 16, 1931, the son of the late Oscar and Ethel Kimbro. Mr. Kimbro served in the Army during the Korean War and was a graduate from East Tennessee State. He enjoyed a long career with the Norfolk public school system, teaching physical education at Northside Middle School for more than 20 years. Mr. Kimbro is survived by his wife, Carolyn; daughter, Charlotte; sons, Jay and John and his wife Anastiya. The family would like to thank the staff of Harbour Pointe Medical Center for their care and support. Services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Mr. Kimbro will be cremated and his ashes scattered by family at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
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Jo & Ray Mattes
December 9, 2008
Our thoughts, love and prayers are with each of you. Ray and I taught with Willis at Northside and enjoyed his wit, his friendly ways and enjoyed laughing and being around him. He was so much fun and brought joy to so many.
May thy days ahead bring you peace.
Love, Jo & Ray Mattes
kenneth robinson
December 8, 2008
to the kimbro family i feel your loss he was my p.e. teacher when i was at northside he was a great teacher and a good man he will be greatly missed
Toni Cawley
December 8, 2008
Charlotte and Family, I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Toni (ODU)
Heather Jenkins
December 8, 2008
Carolyn and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. May God bless and keep you in comfort and in love.
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