Charles R. Wimberly

Rev. Charles R. Wimberly, 79, of Lynn Haven, FL and formerly of Ashford, AL passed away Friday, June 14, 2013 at St. Andrews Nursing Facility.

Funeral services will be 10 am Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Cedar Springs Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Robert Byrd directing. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 pm on Monday at Sunset Funeral Home.

Rev. Wimberly was born November 14, 1933 in Ashford, AL and lived there the early years of his life. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the U.S. Navy for 3 years. Following his return he became a Methodist minister and was a pastor for over 38 years until recently. He has resided in Lynn Haven, FL for the past 10 years. Rev. Wimberly was preceded in death by a son Carl Wimberly, and his wife Mary Wimberly and his first wife Edna Wimberly.

Survivors include his son Ken Wimberly and his wife Kathy of Dothan; grandchildren, Kaleb Wimberly and his wife Lindsay, Jake Wimberly and his wife Brittany, Jessica McLemore, Shelby McLemore, and Ashley McLemore; a great-grandson, John David Wimberly; brothers, Milton Wimberly and Reginald King; several nieces and nephews.