Earl Dean Kimbler, 68, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, September 7, 2025 at the home of his daughter after an illness. He was born on June 13, 1957 in Gibson City, Illinois to the late Joe Landon and Mary Elizabeth Wilkerson Kimbler. 
 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rhoda Davis Kimbler; one brother, Billy Kimbler; and three sisters: Sharon Maholm, Joyce Conover, Judy Shanahan.

Earl worked in the oil fields for C.G. Collins for many years, farmed and was a carpenter.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Benji Kimbler (Clarissa) of Columbia

1 daughter: Crystal Kimbler (Jay Johnson) of Columbia

3 brothers: Donnie Kimbler, Jeff Kimbler and Ricky Kimbler all of Russell Springs

2 sisters: Shelia Murphy of Columbia and Linda York of Russell Springs

9 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren

Special friend: Mark Coomer of Columbia

Several other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Friday, September 12, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Jodi Perkins officiating

Burial: Freedom Cemetery

Visitation: After 11:00 A.M. Friday

Casket Bearers: Damon Honaker, Nicholas Honaker, Ian Johnson, Sean Johnson, Jason Wooten, Jason Morgan

Honorary: Jay Johnson, Ricky Kimbler, Jeff Kimbler, Johnny Burden

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.