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Cress Henry Kimbrough

1950 - 2020

Cress Henry Kimbrough obituary, 1950-2020, Gary, IN

BORN

1950

DIED

2020

Cress Kimbrough Obituary

Cress Henry "Doc" Kimbrough 69, of Gary IN, passed away on March 5, 2020 in Gary, IN. Cress was born in Chicago, IL to Robert and Terry Kimbrough on March 6, 1950. He served our country in the Marine Corp, was a veteran of the Vietnam War and awarded a National Defense Service Medal and Rifle Marksmen Badge. He was involved in different organizations and fundraisers through Veteran Village. Cress is survived by his children, Tiffany (Maurice) Garland, Cress (Tawanna) Kimbrough II, Nakiah Kimbrough, Brande (Michael) Jiles, Shaun Kimbrough, Kristopher Kimbrough, Raedawn "Babygirl" Kimbrough (Antoine), brother Ronnie Kimbrough, Sisters Charmayne Beard, Maryann Kimbrough, 7 grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation is Friday March 13, 2020 at 9:00 am followed by funeral services at 11:00 am at Manual Memorial 421 W. 5th Ave Gary, IN 46402.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Mar. 11, 2020.

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Constance Cauley Greer

March 16, 2020

My sincere Condolences to Cress' children as well as Ronnie and Charmayne. May GOD comfort you during this very difficult time. Connie Cauley Greer, Dallas, TX

LORETTA Bolden

March 15, 2020

Peace and Love to the Kimbrugh family

Carol Harrison

March 13, 2020

I was saddened by the news he had passes away. I will always remember my friend classmate and neighbor . Cress I will always remember your playful nature. Sending my condolences to your family

March 12, 2020

Peace and love to your family Bro, you
will be missed.
Gregory Lilly

Linda Brown McCarter

March 12, 2020

Rest In Peace my friend. And thank you for the many smiles, laughter and warm hugs on those occasions we crossed paths. You will be missed.

Richard Gorfon

March 12, 2020

My condolences to the family. Cress and I shared some good times together on the basketball court and in life. RIP My friend.

Francis mcguire Saline

March 12, 2020

To the family,

You have my deepest sympathy. Crest,one of a kind. Crest was so very special to me. He will be sadly missed

Peace and love saline and FRANCIS family

Thomas Little

March 12, 2020

May God comfort your hearts.

Betty Phillips

March 12, 2020

To the C. Kimbrough family,,, the Tolleston Alumni are sending our heartfelt condolences to you at this most difficult time in your life,,, we will cherish the life he lived an the smiles he put on many faces...I will miss him at the yearly Tolleston Reunions,,, Kimbrough always put the icing on the cake,,. at the TR....RIP

March 12, 2020

To the family of my Tolleston 1968 classmate I am so sorry for your loss for you and your family at this difficult time

Simon Greer

March 11, 2020

I my dear and beloved it friend my buddy always and forever more tou will be missed...Si Greer..

Remember his Loving & Cherished Memories.

Bonita L. Howard

March 11, 2020

Sending Sincerest Prayers and Heartfelt Condolences to the entire Family. Bonita L. Howard & Harold E. Williams

Anthony Dunn

March 11, 2020

To the entire family of Cress Henry Kimbrough,

On behalf of the Gary Edison Hugh School Alumni community, I extend to all of you our sincere condolences.

May his soul, through the mercy of God, test in peace.

Cress was a fellow member of the Class of 1968, and he was on the Track team, and was a fast runner.

Fraternally,

Anthony G (Tony) Dunn
Vice President, EHS 1968

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Manual Memorial

421 W. 5th Ave, Gary, IN

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Manual Memorial

421 W. 5th Ave, Gary, IN

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