William Bill Kimball

September 25, 1932 - March 4, 2019

William "Bill” Strauss Kimball loved the Lord, his church, his family and friends. He was born September 25, 1932 to William Robert and Flora Blakley Kimball in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Bill was a Charter Member and Deacon of Hot Springs Baptist Church. He enjoyed singing in the senior choir. Bill spent time visiting Teen Challenge and local nursing homes to share the gospel. He loved the “Lance Hudnell” Sunday school class and enjoyed the class of 1950 monthly luncheons. He served his country as a paratrooper in the United States Army. William Kimball was proceeded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nancy L. Kimball, and two daughters DeAnna (Jimmy) Davis of Hot Springs, and Becky (Jacky) Chote also of Hot Springs. He is also survived by his brother Don (Karen) Kimball of Dallas, Texas. His grandchildren Julie (Jeffrey) King, Jason Beckwith (Mikie Foust), Jeremy Cattlet and Christy Lindsey. He was also blessed with four adoring great grandsons Jace, Lawrence, Jacob and Colin along with great nieces. Bill will be dearly by many including his faithful companion Kit Kat. Pallbearers include his grand and great grandsons: Jason Beckwith, Jace Beckwith, Jacky Chote, Jeremy Catlett, Jeffrey King and William Bishop. Honorary pallbearers include: Colin Foust, Jacob King, Lawrence King and the Lance Hudnell Sunday School Class. Funeral arrangements have been provided by Hot Springs Funeral Home. Visitation will be at 9:00 am Friday March 8th, 2019 at Hot Springs Baptist Church with the celebration of life service to follow. There will be no grave side service.