Francis Kimble, age 65, of Uhrichsville, formerly of Scio, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Bowerston Hills Healthcare in Bowerston after a lengthy illness.

Born December 15, 1953 in Harrison County he was a son of the late Fred Hamilton Kimble and Dessie May Powell Kimble. He worked at the former Scio Pottery Company and enjoyed metal detecting.

Surviving are his siblings Donna Mae Rhodes of Boise, ID, Fred "Junior" Kimble of Scio, Richard (Neuva) Kimble of Vista, CA, Esther (Ben) Reardon and Harold Kimble both of Scio, Charlotte Kimble and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death are siblings Clifford Kimble, Ellen Dotson and Janet Dotson.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Koch Funeral Home, Scio has been entrusted with his arrangements.