Robie Franklin Kimbler

Robie Franklin Kimbler age 93 of Ashland, entered the presence of the Lord on July 30, 2025 at Good Shepherd Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ashland.” We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord,” II Corinthinas 5;8.

Born in Floyd County, Kentucky on July 21, 1932 the son of Bob M. and Susie (Collins) Kimbler. He moved to Wellington, Ohio and worked at Sterling Foundry for 20 years where he met his future wife.

On March 17, 1955 he was married to Anna Elizabeth Markel. Together they raised four children in Wellington. Robie finished his working carrer as a Truck Driver for DW Nesbit and Sons. After his retirement they moved to Ashland.

Robie enjoyed gardening, road trips and being with people especially at the Council on Aging in Ashland and at Truth Baptist Church where he was a member for 25 years. He knew no strangers and to know him was to love him.

Surviving are four children; Debbie Brugioni of Altoona, Iowa, David (Sarah) Kimbler of Wellington, Ohio, Kathie Lee of Arizona and Julie (Myron) Neibert of Ashland. Mr. Kimbler is also survived by nine grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. One brother, George Riley Kimbler also survives.

In addition to his wife Anna, he is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Richard, Robert and Clinton and four sisters, Bama, Belle, Mari Ellen and Carlie.

Funeral services will be held on Monday August 4, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Heyl Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Thompson officiating.

Friends may visit with the Kimbler family from 10:00 am till 11:00 at the funeral home.

Burial will follow the funeral service at the Ashland Cemetery.

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