George Eugene Kimberlin, 69, of Lone Oak, passed away on December 28, 2017 at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home with Rev. Leon Lorton officiating. Burial will follow at Hall Cemetery. Visitation will be at 12 noon until the time of service at the funeral home.
George was born in Des Moines, Iowa on September 11, 1948 to Charles Hobert and Mary Magdalene Thompson Kimberlin.
George was a Navy veteran, serving during the Vietnam War from 1969 – 1971, stationed in Guam. He was an old school country gentleman who’s handshake was as good as gold, who took his hat off for the National Anthem and always made sure kids and females ate before him. He was a great-story teller and jokester, always bringing smiles to everyone. He was the Sergeant of Arms on his Bowling League. He loved to ride his 1969 Electric Glide Harley and participated in several charity runs over the years. He loved his family and friends and would do anything for them. He is loved by many and will be extremely missed. Ride free, our Angel.
George is survived by his companion of 29 years, Judy Waits of Lone Oak; daughters, Patricia Shipman and husband, Kevin of Whitewright, Diana O. Kimberlin of Sherman, Mary Kimberlin of Garland; step-daughter, Kay Hughes and husband, Larry of Farmersville; step-son, Forrest Miles Smith and wife, Cecilia of Japan; brothers, Larry Bolton and wife, Margaret of Greenville, Charles Kimberlin and companion, Diane Maples of Lone Oak; sister, Tammy Jones and husband, Joe Bill of Lone Oak; grandchildren, Chassidy Shipman, Nathan Shipman, Joey Palomares, Olivia Palomares, Victoria Alvarez, Sara Alvarez, Daniel Atherton, Danielle Atherton, David Atherton; step-grandchildren, Keith Smith, Harley Hughes, Jamie Hughes, Jenine Smith; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Linda Kimberlin.