Herbert Kimball

Herbert Kimball

1938 – 2020

Born July 2^ND, 1938 in Oklahoma City, died December 20^th, 2020 in Edmond. Preceded by parents Oscar and Thelma Kimball, his wife Joyce Nard Kimball.

Survived by wife Marilyn, Shari Weeden (Robbie), Greg Kimball (Tisha), and Brian Kimball (Denise.)

14 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren.

Also survived by Anna Knight, sister.

Lowell Kimball, brother, Berniece.

Sharon Ellis, Sister, Bob.

Raised in Mulligan Flats, attended Mark Twain Elementary, Central high school and Central State University.

Herb followed his dad’s footsteps into furniture upholstery and went to Phoenix in the mid 50’s.

Married Joyce Nard October 8^th, 1957. Came back to Oklahoma and went into the mattress business in early 1960’s and ran three plants nationwide for Spring Air. Him and his family moved to Mustang in 1972 where Herb was a home builder. In 1981, he had an opportunity to purchase a mattress factory in Edmond, Adair’s Sleepworld, which he owned until 2004 but up until his death he was working part time doing furniture upholstery.

He attended Fairview Baptist Church. In September 2017, he married Marilyn Alsup.

His brother – Lowell said:

“Herb was an upholsterer by trade but building old cars was his passion. Him and I travelled the country chasing cars and parts, sleeping in the back of Herbs Suburban at numerous swap-meets so that we could hit the rows of parts early.

We travelled to Canada, Texas, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and beyond chasing cars to build.

Herb built cars from the 30’s, 40’s, 50’s and a 60’s Porsche cabriolet all built with the Herb Kimball touch.”

“Herb loved to watch his kids, grandkids and great grandkids sporting events.

His passion was working on cars. It started in early life and continued until his death. Where most people could not wait until they finished a car so they could drive it, Herbs satisfaction came when the project was complete. He loved the challenge of building custom cars, solving problems that came along with most projects.

He was masterful and will leave a legacy.”

A public visitation will take place on Sunday, December 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel with the family present to greet friends. A Graveside service will take place on Monday, December 28 at 10:00 A.M. at Gracelawn Cemetery in Edmond, Oklahoma with a Memorial service at 11:00 A.M. in the Matthews Funeral Home Chapel in Edmond, Oklahoma. To watch the service CLICK HERE to go to our YouTube page. Click on ‘Videos’, then ‘Live Streams’.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Herbert to Billy Hooton United Methodist Church Food Pantry, 1510 NW 38^th, Oklahoma City, OK 73118.