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Joseph Kimbrew Obituary
86, Indianapolis, passed away on July 16, 2015 in the presence of loved ones. An Indianapolis native and Crispus Attucks High School Graduate, he was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army. His tour of employment at the Indianapolis Fire Department spanned over thirty-seven years. Having been appointed Chief of The Indianapolis Fire Department in 1987, he was the first firefighter to earn the "Firefighter of the Year" award in 1968. A member of several professional organizations, he had received numerous awards for his meritorious service to the community. A former member of the First Baptist Church North Indianapolis, he had also been a member of Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Assembly prior to becoming a Charter Member of New Wineskin Ministries.
On Thursday, July 23, 2015 there will be a visitation from 6-9 p.m. at Stuart Mortuary Chapel. On Friday, July 24, 2015 at 1 p.m., there will be a Celebration of His Life and Service with viewing from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at New Wineskin Ministries, 4501 West 38th Street. Interment will be at Crown Hill Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Carolyn Scott Kimbrew. Those left to cherish his legacy include a son, Joseph D. Kimbrew, Jr.; daughter, Tracey Lee Kimbrew; grandchildren, Austin, Paige, Olivia, Harper and Joseph Scott Kimbrew; and a brother, Thomas Kimbrew. Memorial contributions will be directed by the family. Final arrangements have been entrusted to Stuart Mortuary, Inc. Expressions of condolence and sympathy should be directed to www.stuartmortuary.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
July 23, 2015
May Joe rest in peace.
Clarence Baker
Old neighborhood friend of the Kimbrews
Eunicd Norton
July 20, 2015
Condolences to the family on behalf of my parents, Mr & Mrs. Marion Kimbrough and mine. May GOD give you strength and peace.
July 19, 2015
To the Family,
Be of strong courage for the Lord is our Light and our Salvation....
Warm Regards,
The Crispus Attucks National Alumni Association
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S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD (Ret)
July 19, 2015
On behalf of the "Société de Police - IPD Adam & Edward," our condolences on learning of the passing of Joseph D. Kimbrew Sr., Chief/IFD (Ret).
It was written: Death is simply a shedding of the physical body, like the butterfly shedding its cocoon. It is a transition to a higher state of consciousness where one continues to perceive, to understand, to laugh, and be able to grow.
Eternal Rest, Chief!
Stuart Mortuary
July 19, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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