Bobby F. Kimbrough, Sr. was born on December 31, 1939 to Paul and Doris Kimbrough. He gained his wings on November 1, 20206.

Bobby was a tailor at Wright Clothing Store, a Bell Hop at Marriott Hotel Downtown Winston-Salem, and was employed as a supervisor at RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company before his retirement.

One of his greatest victories was to be able to witness the swearing-in ceremony of his son, Bobby F. Kimbrough, Jr., to become the first African-American to be elected Sheriff of Forsyth County.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Doris Kimbrough; his loving wife, Viola Kimbrough; and three brothers, Lawrence Kimbrough, Charles Kimbrough, and Leslie Kimbrough.

He is survived by his loving sons, Bobby F. Kimbrough, Jr., Horace and Adrien Myers; eight grandsons, Bobby F. Kimbrough, III (Suganya), Jamesen F. Kimbrough, Jordan F. Kimbrough, Christian Kimbrough, Bryce F. Kimbrough, Jalen F. Kimbrough, Isaiah Kimbrough, and Shawn Myers; one granddaughter, Kimberly Pender; three great-grandchildren, Kavitha Kimbrough, Vikram Kimbrough, and Lavanya Kimbrough; two sisters, Doris Evans and Denise Gillis (Larry); three brothers, Michael Kimbrough (Gloria), Landis Kimbrough (Cleo), and Kayyum Allah; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Monday, November 9, 2026 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 12noon Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at Union Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. A viewing will be held from 11:00am until 12noon on Tuesday at the Church.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to his devoted sister, Doris Kimbrough Evans; the staff of Salemtowne; and Trellis Supportive Care for the care extended to our beloved, Bobby F. Kimbrough, Sr.