Archie Earl "Bo" Kimbrell, age 82

Archie Earl "Bo" Kimbrell, age 82, of Forest City, died Thursday, May 2, 2024.

He was born June 9, 1941, in Rutherford County, to the late Archie and Lillian Phillips Kimbrell. Earl attended Smith Grove Baptist Church and was a member of the former Alexander Baptist Church. He was a "Jack of All Trades", working in plumbing, carpentry, and later for Kimbrell furniture.

Left to cherish memories of his life, are his two daughters, Tina Kimbrell Bailey of Forest City and Tammy Patterson of Shelby; two "bonus children", Scottie Hefner (Erica), of Rutherfordton, and Crystal Thackston (David), of Spartanburg, SC; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one expected great-grandchild and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by four brothers, Joe Kimbrell, James Kimbrell, Kenneth "Babe" Kimbrell, and Tommy Kimbrell; one sister, Nancy Kimbrell Waters; and one granddaughter, Madison Hefner.

The funeral was held May 6th at Smith Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Terry White officiating.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.