Rudolph Kimball

Rudolph "Rudy" Kimball was born September 28, 1946 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Edna Kimball. He was the oldest of three children. 

Rudy accepted Christ at an early age. He grew up in the Walnut Hills community. He graduated from Taft Senior High School in 1965. 

During Rudy's youth he was a Golden Gloves Champion. He had the quickest hands and feet in town. He was the "Life" of the party. Rudy's charismatic, smile and jokes could warm any heart. 

Rudolph worked tirelessly over the years at Kenner Toys, and various jobs. He met and fell in love with Beverly Murdock at Crescent Park in Xenia, Ohio in 1996. They were joined in Holy Matrimony on December 19, 2011. Rudy was a devoted, loving, and compassionate husband. 

The Lord called Rudy home on May 24, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Kimball and his brothers, Sol Edward (Eddie) KImball and Charles (Junie) Kimball,  

Rudolph also leaves many love ones behind to cherish him in memory, his wife, Beverly Kimball; his son, Rudolph Anthony Kimball; six stepchildren, Muriel Murdock, Charmayne Murdock, Phyllis Rockhold, Jeremiah Murdock, Jesse Jophial Rockhold and Josiah Murdock;  step grandchildren; and a host of family, relatives, and friends that will cherish his memories as well. 

Visitation is from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Friday, June 5, 2020 at the Walker Event Center, 3939 Reading Road (Corner of Reading and Paddock), Cincinnati  (45229).   The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation beginning at 11:00 am.

Interment will follow at Vine Street Hill Cemetery, 3701 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220.

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Walker Funeral Home, 3939 Reading Road (corner of Reading and Paddock), North Avondale (45229)  is honored to serve the  Kimball family.  Please call (513) 251-6200 or visit www.WalkerFuneralHome.com for additional information.

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