Thomas Gardner Kimbrell, Sr. Obituary (1959

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Mr. Thomas Gardner "Tomcat" Kimbrell, Sr. Mr. Thomas Gardner "Tomcat" Kimbrell, Sr., age 58, of Jeffersonville, Indiana formerly of Madison entered this life on September 10, 1959 in Scottsburg, Indiana. He was the loving son of the late Charles Kimbrell and Norma Gardner Kimbrell Thomas. He resided his early life in Scottsburg and was a 1978 graduate of Madison Consolidated High School. He was first united in marriage to Kim Hargesheimer and this union was blessed with a daughter, Sadi. He owned and operated Kimbrell Construction for several years and was an expert in dry wall. Tomcat as he was known served as a mechanic at the Madison Marina as well. On April 7, 1993 Tomcat was united in marriage to Diane Lynette Poole by Judge Hoying in Madison, Indiana. This happy union was blessed with a son, Thomas Gardner "T.J." Kimbrell,Jr. and a daughter, Kalle Dee Kimbrell. Tom had worked for 13 years in Louisville for Ops Plus as a construction coordinator. He resided in Jeffersonville since 1999 and was currently employed with a contractor for the Markland Dam (Duke Energy) in Switzerland County. Tomcat was a great socializer and never met a stranger. He was always a face at the Kick Booty Tent at the Madison Regatta and enjoyed all of his friends. His favorite vacation spot was Key West Florida and liked playing his guitar and occasionally golfing with friends. He was a member of the Cook Memorial United Methodist Church in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Tom also held membership in the Walnut Street #4 Fire Company. Tomcat was diagnosed with cancer 3 weeks ago and his sudden death has left a huge void in his family and group of friends. He will be remembered as a beloved husband, loving dad, gramps, brother and devoted friend. Tom died on Thursday, October 26, 2017, at 6:55 p.m. at his home in Jeffersonville, Indiana surrounded by his loving family. Click Here for Tribute or Funeral Service Video A LOVING FAMILY Tom will be missed by his loving wife, Diane L. Poole Kimbrell of Jeffersonville, Indiana; his loving daughters, Sadi Kimbrell and her companion, Damon Bryant and his children, Maddie and Luke of Indianapolis, Indiana, Kalle Dee Kimbrell of Jeffersonville, Indiana; his devoted son, Corporal U.S Marine Corps Thomas "T.J." Gardner Kimbrell, Jr. of Jeffersonville, Indiana; his adoring granddaughter, Evelyn Rose Bryant of Indianapolis, Indiana; his brother, Scott Kimbrell of Indianapolis, Indiana; his father in law and mother in law, Don and Dorothy Poole of Jeffersonville, Indiana; his brother in law, Donnie Poole and his wife, Donna of Jeffersonville, Indiana; his sisters in law, Debbie Conway and her husband, Doug of Jeffersonville, Indiana, Dee Paradowski of Jeffersonville, Indiana; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Kimbrell, died in 1985 and his mother, Norma Gardner Kimbrell Thomas, died in 2006. CELEBRATION OF LIFE CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, October 29, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., by Pastor Teresa Poole at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may visit Sunday from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund in Tom's Memory. Cards are available at the funeral home. Online condolences, www.morgan-nay.com Secure">http://www.paysimple.com/security.html">Secure Payments To send a flower arrangement in memory of Thomas Gardner Kimbrell, Sr., please click here to visit our sympathy store.