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Wade Kimble Obituary

Wade Douglas Kimble I, 75, of Olive Branch, MS passed away on October 07, 2025 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Wade was born on April 21, 1950 to the late Lucious Kimble and the late ElMarie Johnson Kimble Ruffin. He is survived by his spouse Olivia Kimble (Wade) of Olive Branch, MS; three children, Tony A Kimble (Willa), Wade Douglas Kimble II, and Toya A Draper; eight grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 17th, 2025 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at R.S. Lewis and Sons Funeral Homes 2944 Walnut Grove Memphis, TN. Viewing is 10:00 AM until 10:55 AM Saturday October 18th, 2025. Funeral services will be on Saturday, October 18th, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the New Mt Sinai M B Church 4920 Horn Lake Road Memphis, TN 38109. Entombment will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery.

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Published by WMC on Oct. 8, 2025.

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Henry Bransford

October 12, 2025

Rest in peace my brother!

Vernell Stepter, III

October 12, 2025

Wade Kimble, Memphis Police department Major (retired) was a great co-coworker and friend. He had a way of bringing out the best in others-gently, consistently, and without ever needing the spotlight. He helped create a culture of care, just by being himself. R.I.P., my brother!!

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