Obituary of Robert Jack Kimble

Robert Jack Kimble entered eternal life after waging a twenty year battle with bladder cancer which he fought until he was victorious on June 2, 2023. Surrounded by his wife, Debbi and their families, Robert (Bobby) passed into the arms of the Lord on the same date as his late mother Carol. Bobby was 62 years old. Born on January 28, 1961 in Wilmington, Delaware to Burl Kimble, Sr. and Carol Logan Watson, Bobby resided in Bridgeton until his passing. Married to his loving wife, Debra Sharp Kimble on April 4, 1997, they journeyed through twenty-six years of marriage together. A lifetime of loving memories will be a great part of his legacy. Robert resided in Hopewell and Bridgeton and attended schools in both Districts before attending Cumberland Regional High School. Being a Jack-of-all-Trades, Robert would be called upon to help his family and friends complete many housing and vehicle repairs. Prior to his medical disability Robert worked for Seabrook Brothers and Sons/Cumberland Cold Storage. In his spare time he could always be found helping someone else. He will be remembered for his crazy antics, nicknames, and sayings like, “Batten down the Hatches”, “Chew Tobacco, Chew Tobacco, Chew Tobacco, Spit!” and “Mind Your Business!” Always in constant motion and due to the unpredictability of his many personalities, Robert will be remembered for his teasing jokes, wildly entertaining stories, unfailing work ethic, his smile, and his willingness to help family and friends. His grandchildren will have memories of their PopPop calling them by his own made up names like Yummy, Wormy, Butt-head, Meg, TyTy, Cecil, and Jen ne Rose. His memory will be cherished and kept alive by his wife, Debbi Sharp Kimble, step children Kristi Birtch (Charles) and John Stanzione, Jr. (Diana). Grandchildren Tyler Christian Brown (Kelly), Jenni Rose Ewing (Tristan), Morgan Elizabeth Brown, and Isabella Catherine Stanzione. Great-Grandchildren Makenzie Lynn Brown, Harper Lorraine Brown, Milo Joseph Stanzione, and Tristan Edward Ewing Jr., due to arrive in August. Also left to cherish his memory are his siblings: Karen Tabor aka Sledge of N.C., Brian Kimble (Bobbie) aka The Poor Soul, Bridgeton, Burl Kimble (Kim) aka Squirrel of North Carolina, Carol Kimble aka B of North Carolina, Kevin Kimble aka Henry of Carmel, Danielle Watson Raisinger (William) of Pennsylvania, and Kimberly Watson Freeman aka Sissy B of Centerton, and his brother from another mother Danny Griner, aka Hogger Junior (Rika). Robert is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. His nephew, Burl, was affectionately known as “his boy”. Friends who have shared time and laughter with Robert who jokingly nick-named them “The Table of Five” and includes several others beyond The Five who often met to trade jokes, stories, laughter, and good times. Robert was predeceased by his parents Burl Robert Kimble and Carol J. Watson, paternal grandparents Jack and Mary Kimble, and maternal grandparents Robert and Lona Logan. He was also predeceased by his friend and brother-in-law TJ Tabor. The family would also like to personally thank the nurses from NJ Health Hospice and Palliative Care.Thank you Jen Brown, Donna Caudill, Kristen Todd and Mary. Funeral services will be held at the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, 1107 State Highway 77, Upper Deerfield Twp. on Wednesday, June 7th at 12:00 P.M. Relatives and friends will be received from 11:00 - 12:00 P.M. Interment will take place at Laurel Lawn Cemetery, Old Deerfield Pike, Bridgeton, NJ. Rev. Walt Kellen will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Robert’s brothers Brian, Burl, and Kevin, nephew Burl Kimble, Jr., Step-Son John Stanzione, Jr., and Grandson Tyler Brown. Honorary Pallbearer Sam “Pop” Mazza.