Walter Kimbro, age 93, of Florala passed away Thursday July 14, 2022. He was born October 17, 1928 in Covington County the son of Oscar Kimbro and Emma Mason Kimbro. Walter worked as a carpenter and a farmer as a young man. He then worked with Louisiana Pacific in Lockhart, Alabama for over 30 years. Walter was an excellent craftsman, building his own home as well as many other woodcrafts for his family including children's tables and chair sets, toy boxes and rocking horses. He enjoyed Alabama Football, fishing, cooking (he was known for his amazing chicken and dumplings and cornbread dressing) and playing the guitar and singing with his grandchildren. Walter had a love for life and a love for getting things done. Often times you could find him out in his garden gathering or planting vegetables for his family and friends. Walter was a Deacon and lifelong member of Westside Baptist Church in Florala. His sweet smile and loving ways will be truly missed. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Thelma Laird Kimbro; father, Oscar Kimbro; mother, Emma Mason Kimbro; son, Donnie Kimbro; grandson, Chris Holley.

He is survived by daughters, Barbara Holley and husband Buddy, Patrica Chase and husband Paul and Lisa Powell and husband Glenn, Jr, brother Billy Kimbro and wife Jeanette, daughter-in-law, Gwen Kimbro, grandchildren, Suzanne Hanscom, Courtney Brown, John Kimbro, Cameron Powell and Emily Powell, great grandchildren, Christa, Kaitlin, Grant, Justin, Hailey, Apple-Rose, Starla, JJ, Mary Golden, Kelsey, Jayden and Jackson, great great grandchildren, Evy James, Reese and Rosie.

Funeral services for Walter Kimbro will be 3PM Sunday July 17, 2022 at Evans Funeral Home with Phil McMillan and James Pickron officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour before services. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetry.

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