Richard Lee Kimberling, age 80, of Crossville, passed away at Good Samaritans Society of Crossville on April 27, 2024.

Mr. Kimberling was born on March 6, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Lester Leon Kimberling and Jenevia Jane (Barham) Kimberling.

Richard was a branch manager for the federal government. He was an admirable and multi-talented man, trustworthy and respected by others. He donated his time and engineering skills to numerous church building projects. As a family man, he prioritized and made sacrifices for his loved ones.

He is survived by his wife: Courtenay Kimberling; son: Tim Kimberling (Debbie); daughter: Jeneva Clark (Jonathan); grandchildren: Brittany Price, M. C. Clark and Granite Clark; 5 great-grandchildren; brother: Robert Lee Kimberling; and sister: Phyllis Darlene Metcalf.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his previous wife: Clara Kimberling; daughter: Maureen Christi Kimberling; and brother: Lester Leon Kimberling, Jr.

There will be a memorial service on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 7619 Blue Springs Rd., Cleveland, TN 37311. The visitation will start at 1 p.m. and the service will be at 2 p.m. Eastern. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Indian Ministries of North America at https://indianministries.org/donate/.

Arrangements and care provided by Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Crossville.