Sam Edward (S.E.) Kimbrough

Sam Edward (S.E.) Kimbrough, born July 26, 1922, passed away peacefully at his granddaughter's home in Beechgrove, TN on September 19, 2018.

Visitation will be at Tuscumbia Church of Christ in Tuscumbia at 1:00 pm on Sunday, September 23rd with celebration of life service at 2:00 pm. Officiating will be Bro. Jeff Abrams. Military Honors to follow in Tuscumbia Oakwood Cemetery.

Sam is preceded in death by his wife of 76 years, Katie Alice (Grissom) and two sons, Steve Kimbrough and Don Kimbrough, both of Tuscumbia. He is also preceded in death by his parents, Flora (Denton) and Ellis Kimbrough as well as three sisters. He is survived by two children, Judy Roper and Hal (Karen) Kimbrough, both of Huntsville and Jeanette (Steve) Kimbrough of Tuscumbia and one brother H.D. (Meveline) Kimbrough of Tuscumbia.  Sam leaves seven loving grandchildren and eight great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.

Sam is one of the few remaining soldiers from “The Greatest Generation”.  He served in the US Army during WWII, leaving a young wife and one day old son behind.  He served in both Europe and Iceland, receiving an honorable discharge in 1943.

He grew up in the Rock Creek community but Hawk Pride Mountain was “home” since 1957. 
Sam was an electrician and retired from TVA in 1985. 

Most important was his Christian faith.  As a member of the Tuscumbia Church of Christ for over 60 years, he served in many capacities to include teacher, deacon, and elder.  He had a great passion for missionary work and visited many of the worldwide mission sites.

       In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Zambia Mission Fund c/o Tuscumbia Church, 102 East Fourth St., Tuscumbia, AL. 35674.

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