of Paris, AR
August 14, 1934 - April 3, 2024
Billy Lee Kimbriel, 89, of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at home.
Billy was born on August 14, 1934 in Grants, New Mexico to his parents, Dorsey Kimbriel and Virginia (Roland) Kimbriel. He was a United States Marine veteran serving in Korea and Vietnam. He served as Sheriff for Logan County in Arkansas for 17 years and was the Chief of Police for the city of Paris while also taking care of a cattle and poultry farm. Bill married Gloria Natalie Barrasso on May 23, 1955, they were married for 68 years before her passing May 18, 2023. Bill enjoyed spending time out at his farm with his wife and family. He loved to hunt, fish and watch the Arkansas Razorbacks.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Gloria Kimbriel; two sisters and one brother.
He is survived by his daughter, Debra Thomas and husband, Keith of Paris, Arkansas; one son, William Lee Kimbriel and wife, Karen of Mountain Home, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Shane Snow and wife, Amy, Risha Jones and husband, Kris and Dylan Kimbriel; five great grandchildren, Mackenzie Snow, Shira Stepp, Tyler Snow, Shaley Newman and Brecken Jones; other family members and friends.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Roller Funeral Home in Paris officiated by Rev. Keith Bullock. Burial with military honors will follow at St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery in Subiaco.
Pallbearers will be Deputies of the Logan County Sheriff's Department
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 14799632733.
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17 Condolence(s)
Linda Simon
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Debi, I’m very sorry about the loss of your dad. He was a hero for his country and a great servant for his community.
My sincere sympathy to all the family.
Francis and Kim Frederick
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Bill always had something funny to say when I was talking to him especially when we were hauling hay for him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
William and Patti Bench
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Bill was a man people trusted and could depend on. He was a good man.
Paula Ham
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Uncle Bill was loved and will be missed
Jewell white
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Sorry for your loss to Bill Kimbriel family. He was a man who served others in many ways. Served his country and Logan county and helped many people we thank him for his service. May God bless his family!
Valerie Andrews
Saturday, April 6, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all the family.
Mickey and Rob Oates
Saturday, April 6, 2024
William and Debbie and family
So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember his sheriff years and how respected he was. May you treasure your memories.
Henry and Toni Frederick
Saturday, April 6, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Bill was an awesome man and he will be missed by all who knew him. Prayers of comfort and peace for all the family.
Paul John Frederick
Saturday, April 6, 2024
To Bill's Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Bill was a great man to served his country and then the county for many years. I always enjoyed running into him when I was on leave and he wanted to know how I was doing in the Army. Our thoughts and prayers for with the whole family.
Paul and Melissa Frederick
Deborah Mikles
Friday, April 5, 2024
So sorry to hear this, he was a good Man.
Bill Snow
Friday, April 5, 2024
Thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of loss
J Douglas Crow
Friday, April 5, 2024
The World is a Lesser Place without Bill.
I pray that Time will ease Your Pain.
Pauline Kimbriel Philo and Jerry Philo
Friday, April 5, 2024
Never a better brother then you! See you in our forever home..love forever!
Leslie Jennings
Friday, April 5, 2024
I’m so sorry for your loss prayers for the family
Neal wade
Friday, April 5, 2024
thoughts and prayers
Neal wand Tammy Wade
Robin Hill
Thursday, April 4, 2024
I’m so sorry to hear of your papaw’s passing. Much love to you. You have been such an amazing caregiver.
Robin
Rachelle Raper
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Sorry for your loss