Kenneth Floyd Kimbley

"Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also." -John 14:1-3 (NKJV) Kenneth was born May 12th, 1957 in Kingsburg, CA to Wilfred Kimbley and Carolyn Kimbley. He was the 3rd child of 4 children. While growing up in Kingsburg with his elder siblings Gaylyn, Dave, and younger sibling Susan, Ken made many happy memories of going on family vacations, going to roller derbies, big-time wrestling, car races at the Madera Speedway, and the numerous fishing trips with their dad. Ken grew up in a large family and loved to spend time with his many aunts, uncles, cousins, and nieces and nephews. Ken would inherit his father's love of fishing and enjoy many deep sea fishing trips with his family, especially his sons. As he grew up, Ken's family grew as he made many lifelong friends. He quickly became known as the "prankster" of whatever group he was a part of. One of his father's favorite stories to tell was when Ken and the neighborhood friend placed tacks behind the next-door neighbor's car and ended up flattening all 4 tires. He spent many weeks mowing her lawn as repayment. Ken was also a fierce competitor. When he couldn't win, he was known to sometimes cheat and had a tendency to be stubborn. His siblings can recall his tendency to flip the Monopoly board whenever he was losing. His determination to win served him well as he played football throughout high school. He graduated from Kingsburg high school in 1975. He married Sharon Wilson and had 2 sons, Corey and Tyler James, or as his family calls him "TJ". Before he became a Correctional Officer for the California Department of Corrections in 1989, he worked for his Uncles Al & Eddie and Larry Willey Tile in the tile business. As a CO, he served most of his outstanding 23-year career at Corcoran State Prison, retiring in 2012. He enjoyed much of his retirement traveling to the coast, fishing, going to church, and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by: his eldest son Corey and wife Brooke of Madera, son Tyler of Kingsburg, sister Gaylyn Phillips and husband Bert of Kingsburg, brother Dave Kimbley and wife Laura of Kingsburg, and sister Susan Watkins and husband Emmitt of Kingsburg, his grandchildren Owen Tyler Kimbley, Ryker Dean Carrillo, and unborn grandson Carter James Kimbley due in September of 2022. Ken passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at home with his sons by his side. Though Ken endured many health-related hardships, his faith and trust in the Lord never wavered. He always remained a faithful, loyal Christian. He would stubbornly defend his faith as served the lord while attending the Selma Church of Christ. In his last days, he reassured his family that he was looking forward to being welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven where he would join his father and mother and his many friends and family who had passed before him. His Memorial Service will be Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Salser & Dillard Creighton Chapel located at 1588 Lincoln Street, Kingsburg, CA at 11:00 am. All are welcome to remember Kenny. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Creighton Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Kenneth Floyd Kimbley

May 12, 1957 - July 2, 2022