Warren Kimble

Warren F. Kimble

Age 86 of Coal City, and formerly of New Lenox and Joliet, passed away peacefully Monday evening, October 9, 2017 in the care of the compassionate staff at Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Morris, as well as hospice.

Born June 21, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, Warren Foster was a son of Glenn Foster and Lillian (Sherman) Kimble. He was raised and educated on the Southshore of Chicago until moving to Joliet. He went onto attend Joliet Junior College, where he earned his Associates Degree in 1951. On March 21, 1958, Warren married Helen Irene Swaw in Evergreen Park, Illinois.

Warren was a proud Electrician, and retired from IBEW Local 176. He enjoyed fishing, skeet shooting, pontooning, caring for his kitties (Blackie), wildlife, and mostly being with family and friends.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his daughter Janet (James) Lucas of West Virginia; grandchildren: Darla, Jamie, Kelly and Adam; (15) great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; special sister: Glenna (Jack) Cholokian of Lemont; dear brother: Norman Kimble of Madison, Wisconsin; niece and nephew: Valerie and Erick, as well as numerous relatives in Texas.

Warren was preceded in death by his wife Helen; parents; one brother: Glenn Kimble and one sister: Vivian Kimble.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. until time of service: 2:00 p.m. at Reeves Funeral Home, 75 N. Broadway (one block north of Illinois Route 113) in Coal City. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services.

Family and friends may sign the guest book, upload photographs or share Warren’s memorial page online by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Coal City. (815-634-2125)