Charles Ford Kimmey

A memorial service for Charles Ford Kimmey, 84, of Chapman, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 22, 2011 in the chapel of Crawford-A. Crim Funeral Home in Henderson. Rev. Bill Kuykendall and Bro. Tommy Rose will officiate. Mr. Kimmey passed away Friday, August 19th in Tyler. Family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, August 21, 2011 at the funeral home. He was born October 4, 1926 in Huntington, Texas to Frank and Dora Honeycutt Kimmey. He grew up in Nacogdoches and was a 1944 graduate of NHS, where he lettered in 5 sports while also playing in the band. Upon graduation, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. After 26 months of service, he returned to Nacogdoches and was a 1950 graduate of Stephen F. Austin with a BBA in Business. In 1952, he married his college sweetheart, Doris Brooks, and they made their home in Houston. Charles was employed by General Motors for 33 years, serving in Houston, Wichita Falls, and Lufkin. Upon retirement, he and Doris relocated to Henderson where he volunteered in many organizations including Henderson Interchurch Ministries, Kiwanis, Fair Play Water Board, Caring and Sharing, Keenagers Choir, and nursing home outreach ministries. In addition, he served as a deacon, song leader, and Sunday School teacher at Liberty Baptist Church. Charles was a devout Christian and dedicated family man. He was extremely proud of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Doris Brooks Kimmey; son, Charles Ford Kimmey, Jr. and wife, Kathy of Temple; daughter, Mary Kimmey King and husband Ronnie of Lufkin; grandchildren Brooks Kimmey and wife Katy of Allen, Kelli Kimmey of College Station, Kyle King of San Antonio, Kendall King of College Station, and Stephanie Hyde and husband Matt of Savannah, Georgia; two great-grandchildren Rebecca and Samuel Hyde, also of Savannah, Georgia. Charles is also survived by one sister, Margie Kimmey Woods of Temple. He was preceded in death by his parents, and daughter Karen Kimmey Steed. Pallbearers will be Bob Morris, Thomas Monroe, Euel Faulkner, David Yule, Hank Svehlak, and Joe Lake. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Foster and Cloyce King. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Henderson Interchurch Ministries, 108 N. Marshall, Henderson, Texas 75652; Ralph Wilson Youth Clubs of Temple, P. O. Box 1346, Temple, Texas 76503; or East Texas Hospice in Tyler, 4111 University, Tyler, Texas 75701.

Charles Ford Kimmey

October 4, 1926 - August 19, 2011