Obituaries 7 June 2023

Dwight 'Ike' Kimberly

Dwight “Ike” Kimberly, 66, of Mowrystown, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family. 
 
He was born April 6, 1957 in Winchester, the son of the late Walter Willard and Dortha Mae (Lanter) Kimberly. On Nov. 24, 1989, he married Melinda Kimberly.
 
Ike loved to share Christ with everyone and was a devoted Christian. He retired Oct. 25, 2022 as the preacher for Centerfield Friends. Ike was also the greeter at Hillsboro Walmart for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved building things, gardening and old cars.
 
Surviving are his loving wife, Melinda Kimberly; three children, Brandi (Robert) Akers of Hillsboro, Kayla Kimberly of Mowrystown and and Jacob Isaiah Kimberly of Mowrystown; five grandchildren, Jaylea, Mackenzie, Ryland, Wyatt and Bryer Akers; siblings, B. Paul, Francis W., Roger W., Daniel C., Dean F., Roy A., Daris W., Jeff A. and Norman L. Kimberly and Erma K. Shepherd and many nieces and nephews.
 
In addition to his parents, Dwight was preceded in death by eight siblings, B. Pauline, Glen D., Walter K., Douglas R., Donald T., Ronald F. and Timothy A. Kimberly and Judy M. Summers; and several nieces and nephews.
 
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 10, 2023 at noon at Edgington Funeral Home, 17 E. Main St., Mowrystown, with Pastor Steve Warnock officiating. Interment will follow in the Winchester Cemetery, Winchester, Ohio.
 
Friends will be received Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon at the funeral home.
 
To sign the online guest book, go to www.edgingtonfuneralhomes.com.
 

 

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