Jeff “Jabo” Kimbrell, age 47

     Jeff “Jabo” Kimbrell, age 47, of Forest City, NC, passed away March 5, 2015.

     Born June 17, 1967 in Rutherford County, he was a son of the James E. Kimbrell, Sr. and the late Juanita T. Kimbrell. Jeff worked for Avondale Mill for many years and for Forest City Diner for several years. As a carpenter, he worked for All-American Homes and Blue Ridge Log Cabins most recently. He was known as a “Jack of all Trades”.

     In addition to his father, survivors include his wife of eighteen years, Joy Kimbrell; three daughters, Ashley Nicole Kimbrell of Mooresboro, Casey Lynn Kimbrell and Taylor Irene Kimbrell of the home; two sons, Christopher Scott Kimbrell and Johnathan Maxwell Kimbrell of Rutherford County; two brothers, James Kimbrell, Jr. and Jerry Kimbrell both of Forest City. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Landon Chase Kimbrell and Logan Tyler Kimbrell.

     Funeral services were conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Wayne Toney officiating. Memorial donations are suggested to the American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601

     Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements.