Mr. James D. Kimbrough Jr.
Mr. James D. Kimbrough Jr.
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Born and raised in Galesburg on January 22, 1958, the son of James Sr. and Nancy (Ewing) Kimbrough. Jamie graduated from Galesburg High School in 1977. He married Vicky Jones on August 27, 1983. They later divorced.
He is survived by his children, Jamie D. (and Ella) Kimbrough of Oklahoma, Jeaniece Kimbrough and Jammie Kimbrough both of Galesburg; grandchildren, Jamie Kimbrough., Ja'mya Kimbrough, Niell Roberts, Jammonie Leonard, Jashaun Kimbrough, Jamauri Kimbrough, Jairell Kimbrough, Janaria Kimbrough, Nevaeh Orozco and Skii Barton; and his sister, Harriett Thomas of Rock Island, Illinois; He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Lawrence "Mickey" Kimbrough and his sister, Carla Williams.
Jamie worked for several area manufacturing companies. He was of the Baptist faith. Jamie enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He also liked to sing, dance and making chili. He loved his kids and was a family man. He served in the National Guard.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2025, at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Home and Cremation Services Galesburg Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 12 p.m. with Evangelist Terryl Gordon officiating. Cremation will be accorded after service. Memorials may be made to the American Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be shared at www.h-p-w.com
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Lee Szydloski
January 25, 2026
Sad very sad to of hear the lost of my dear freind . Jamie .rest in peace my long lost freind. S
So much goes threw my mind oc our past . And all the jokes .all thd back yard games we had.
Miss you .your brother .and sister and parants .see you on the other side mh freind
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