Rodney Kimble
1976 – 2026
Park Hill, Oklahoma

Rodney Lee Kimble entered the presence of his Savior peacefully on Friday, April 17th, after a hard-fought battle that he faced with incredible strength, faith, and determination. While our hearts are shattered by his passing, we rejoice in knowing that Rodney knew exactly where he was going. His faith in Jesus Christ was steadfast, unwavering, and deeply personal. As Scripture says, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:23.

Rodney Lee Kimble was born to Kay Donna (Taylor) Cherry and Rodney Gale Kimble. He was blessed with the love and guidance of his stepfather, Bob Cherry. He is survived by his devoted wife of 20 years, Kristin Kimble, the love of his life and his steady anchor through every season of life. Together, they built a life centered around faith, family, hard work, and unconditional love. Rodney was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Roy and Letha Taylor, and paternal grandparents, Thurman and Lena Kimble.

Rodney was a proud father to Taylor James, Allison Jones, Daven Kimble, and Avery Kimble. He loved his children fiercely and never stopped trying to provide, protect, encourage, and show up for them in every way he could. Becoming “Papaw” brought an entirely different kind of joy to his life. His grandchildren, Miles James and Bobby Jones, absolutely hung the moon in his eyes. Nothing could light him up faster than hearing their voices, seeing their faces, or getting to spend time with them.

He is also survived by his siblings Rodger Kimble, John Kimble, Hannah Lynch, Morgan Millar, Kathryn Kimble, Shanna Jones, and Lance Cherry, along with numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved deeply. Rodney went out of his way to mentor them, spend time with them, encourage them, joke with them, and make sure they always knew they were loved. He was the kind of uncle who showed up, stayed involved, and left a lasting impact on the lives of the younger generations around him.

To know Rodney was to love him. He had the kind of presence that made people instantly feel comfortable. He could walk into any room and within minutes have everyone laughing. His smile was unforgettable, and his laugh was contagious. Even when something was not funny, if Rodney laughed, everyone else found themselves laughing too. He carried a warmth and charm that cannot be taught and will never be replaced.

Rodney was the hardest working man in any room he entered. Even during cancer treatments, while his body was failing him, he continued to work for nearly three years because providing for his family mattered that much to him. He never stopped fighting for the people he loved. If someone needed help, whether financially, physically, spiritually, or emotionally, Rodney showed up. Sometimes for family, sometimes for friends, and many times for complete strangers. He gave whatever he had to give, often without recognition and without hesitation.

He loved hard, worked hard, and lived fully. He loved motorcycles and the freedom they represented. He loved riding side by sides with family and friends, smoking meat for gatherings, fellowshipping with the people he loved, and dreaming up new ideas and ventures. Rodney could build almost anything with his hands. He was talented beyond measure, a true entrepreneur, visionary, and creator. He was good at making money and even better at spending it, something the family lovingly teased him about often.

Most importantly, Rodney loved the Lord with all his heart. He never claimed to be a perfect man. In fact, he would be the first to tell you he had made mistakes. But watching his faith grow throughout his life was one of the greatest blessings for those who loved him. He served faithfully in his church however he was needed, volunteering, leading, preaching when asked, and encouraging others in their walk with Christ. His relationship with Jesus became the foundation of his life and the peace he carried into his final days.

Though we grieve deeply, we do not grieve without hope. Rodney leaves behind a legacy of laughter, sacrifice, generosity, grit, faith, and fierce love. His absence leaves an ache that words cannot fully capture, but Heaven gained a faithful servant.

2 Timothy 4:7 says:
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”

And Rodney truly did.

Until we meet again.