Richard Lee Kimball
July 9, 1948 ~ January 31, 2013
Richard Lee Kimball, 64, of Weirton, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013 at his home
Born July 9, 1948 in Philippi, WV, he was the son of the late Jim Kimball and Lillian M. Perine Swiger. He was also preceded in death by his step-father Carson Swiger.
Rich was a 1966 graduate of Weir High School and later attended Marshall University. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp.
In 2003, Richard retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as a crane man in the Strip Steel and B.O.P. After retiring he was a driver for the local car dealers, including New City Auto Sales and Allietta Ford.
A private pilot, and outdoor enthusiast, Rich enjoyed flying out of the Herron Airport. His other hobbies consisted of tinkering around in his garage, playing on the computer, taking a hike in the woods or watching NASCAR.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 10, and the Hancock County Sportsman Club.
Rich is survived by his wife Mary Lee Sisinni Kimball, whom he married October 16, 1971.
Visitation will be held Sunday 1-5PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV, where funeral services will be celebrated 11AM Monday.
Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Follansbee, WV, with military honors being conducted by the American Legion Honor Guard.
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Mary, The safe keeping of your husband is in Jesus hands. Hands that are always open, to guide, to protect, hands that care. May your memories remain ever present in your heart and your faith focused on God for strenght. In Christian love and prayers, Duane and Lori
Richard will be missed by all who knew him. My prayers are with his family.
I graduated with Richard & remember his quiet ways. I am thankful for his service in the Marine Corps for our country. God Bless him & his family.
So sorry for your loss. Rich and I were in Boy Scouts together. I used to kid him about being ‘The Fugitive’.
There are no words to express my deepest sympathy. Rich was one of a kind and he was a good friend. If you need anything, please don’t hesitate to call. The two of you were there for me now let me be there for you!! Love, Marie & Molly
mary, I am sorry to learn of the passing of richard,one of my all time favorite students at Weir High. I called him the fugitive because that was the stars name on tv at the time. He always did well in my class. My thoughts and prayers are with you. sincerely jerry hamill retired teacher from Weir High
So sorry for your loss.I worked with Rich ,In the mill. Good man ,Prayers to you and your family.
Mary Lee, With deepest sympathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Lee, Sorry to hear of your loss, I think of you often when I visit Follansbee and go past your Dad’s shop. Cindi
Mary I’m so sorry for your loss I know how much Rich loved you and how much you loved him. I’ve lost my best friend and cousin he’ll never be replaced.I know God has a special place waiting for him. Are love and prayers are with you.
Mary Lee — Gary and I were shocked to hear of Rich passing away. Our thoughts and sympathy are with you during this difficult time. Rich was my cousin and I will always remember him fondly.
We were shocked to hear of Richs passing. You have our sympathy and good wishes, we will say a prayer for both of you.
Mary Lee, although I never met you I am sure you were a very special person if Richard picked you. He & I were childhood next door neighbors. I’ve often looked in the phonebook & on the internet trying to locate him. I am sorry we never reconnected through all these years. We played together as kids until his Mom remarried & relocated to Weirton. We lost touch at that time. I made him play with dolls with me as he made me play cowboys & Indians & trains with him. My Mom was shocked when I asked for a train one year for Christmas & more so when I wanted a gun, holster, & cowgirl outfit. We had great times together & made many wonderful memories. I hope he did not suffer with health issues. I have been a widow myself for 8 years now. It is so hard & so lonely as I have no siblings, but I do have two children & 3 grandchildren in Ohio. I will keep you in my prayers. Time makes the loss easier, but there are always reminders everywhere. I hope you had a great life together.
Mary, sorry to hear of Richard’s passing. We graduated together, class of 66. He was a great person to know. Craig,
Mary Lee, I am sorry to learn of your loss. Both of you will be remembered in my thoughts and prayers.
am so sorry to he about rich.he was a good and always will be a good friend.he will always be in my thoughts.because he was a good person to go on trips with.i liked to go with him.he was a lot of fun.he will sadly be missed.love you rich you will always be in my thoughts.because you was a good friend to me.i will miss you rich.god bless you
Mary Lee we were shocked to here about Richard Lee. We were just talking about Richard, Doug and Cathy the other day. He will surely be missed. We are very sorry for your loss he could always make me smile and laugh when he would tease me. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need anything have Doug give you my number. Love Ya.
Mary Lee, We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Mary Lee, So sorry to hear of Rich passing.You are in my prayers.Call me when you can.Think of you often.Love, Bessie&Sonny Crossley
So sorry to hear of my neighbor passing. Rich and Bill are in a better place, discussing their love of guns, cars and the grass mowing. I’ll see you in the spring. God’s Blessings, Loranna
Mary So Sorry to hear about Rich. If you need anything let me know. If there are motorcycles in heaven he up there riding them.
Mary Lee, I just read about Rich’s passing. I am sorry I could not make the viewing. You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. I worked with Rich when I started in the mill as a clerk on #7 Skin Mill in 1971. He was a great person and friend.
Mary,So sorry for your loss.Rich was a great guy,I’m sure he in heaven with the family and they are all looking down on you to help you thought this time.My prayer are with you.If I can do anything for you just let me know. God Bless you today and always.Love you
Rich was certainly one of a kind. It was always interesting talking to him. His stories were great, he had an endless interest in what seemed to be just about everything. He certainly left us too soon. I am glad to have known him.
Mary Lee, you have my deepest sympathies. I just learned of Rich’s death today. God bless you, my friend; God comfort and keep you. Delores King
Mary Lee, You have my deepest sympathy.
Mary Lee, You have my deepest sympathy.
Dear Mary Lee, So sorry dear to hear of the passing of your Dear Husband. He must have been a gem if he chose you. I am sure the memories you all made togeather, will be so much of a help to you as you travel the grief path of missing him. May God bless you dear, Thinking Love, Darlene
I WAS SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT RICH. I KNOW THAT NO AMOUNT OF WORDS IS GOING TO EASE YOUR PAIN, BUT I WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT I WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU. SINCE I AM NOT THERE JUST THINK OF ME GIVING YOU A BIG HUG TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I CARE. IF I CAN DO ANYTHING, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. LOVE YOU, DIANA