Jack R. Kimble Sr., age 62, died on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, at Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky following a long illness.Jack was born June 24, 1947, in Waynesburg, Pa., to Russell D. and Helen (Hennen) Kimble. He served in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged from the Navy. He was a member of the DAV and the VFW Post 1036 in Alliance.He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Catherine (Austin) Kimble; one daughter, Heidi Kimble of Alliance; one son, Jack (Carrie) Kimble Jr. of Sykesville, Md.; five sisters, Clara Kimble of Massillon, Helen Sue Picknell of Louisville, Bonnie (Ron) Ferry of Warren, Jeannette (Ron) Carlile of Limaville and Carol Sue (Bryan) Mikes of East Canton; eight brothers, Marin (Lurena) Kimble of East Rochester, Roger Kimble of Helpe, Utah, Ted (Cathy) Austin of Sandusky, Vincent Austin of Enoree, S.C., Russell (Diana) Austin of Alliance, David (Trisha) Austin of Alliance, Karl (Barbara) Austin of Jonesville, S.C., and Harold (Darla) Austin of Homeworth; two grandchildren, Britanie Kimble of the home and Ryenne Kimble of Sykesville, Md.; and 37 nieces and nephews.Besides his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Martha Kimble.Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at First Christian Church, 1141 W. Beech St., Alliance, with the Rev. Pam Bruno officiating. Calling hours will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday.In lieu of flowers, donations for medical expenses may be sent to Buckeye State Credit Union, 1731 W. State St., Alliance, Ohio 44601.Arrangements are by Dean's Funeral Home, Sebring, Ohio, 330-938-2744.