Walter Ray “Bud” Kimble, 69 died Sept. 12, 2016, at Lima Memorial Hospital.  He was born to the late Alfred S. and Evelyn (Dye) Kimble.

Bud served in the U.S. Navy.  He had worked at Ford Motor Company and also at Bath Township Fire Department. 

Survivors include a daughter Lisa Brandt; two sisters, Joyce Shields of Delphos, Connie Sherer of Bluffton; a brother David Kimble of Lima; and two grandsons, Brian and Shawn.

Bud was preceded in death by two sisters Coeta Gunn and Alice Stoodt; and a nephew Steven Gunn.

A graveside service will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, where military rites will take place. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, 239 S. Main St., Bluffton, Ohio 45817

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.