For all who have shown our family so much love and compassion for our great loss and to all who have offered your

support, words of encouragement, calls, visits, prayers and other acts of loving kindness during this difficult time. We humbly thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

The Family

Acknowledgment

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celeBrating tHe liFe oF

Joseph Lacey Kimber, Jr.

Saturday, April 7, 2012Wake 10:00 a.m. ~ service 11:00 a.m.

Zion cHapel m. B. cHurcH4234 lee roadcleveland, oH

rev. george o. steWart, presiding

may 2, 1963 - marcH 29, 2012

RepastThe family will receive friends immediately following at the service at:

Zion Chapel M.B. Church4234 Lee RoadCleveland, OH

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth

me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with

oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the

house of the LORD for ever.

Psalm 23

I’m FreeDon’t grieve for me, for now I’m free

I’m following the path God laid for me.

I took his hand when I heard him call;

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way;

I found that place at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss;

Ah yes, these things, I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full, I savored much;

Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.

Perhaps my time seems all to brief;

Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me,

God wanted me now, He set me free.

(Dedicated by WaSharion Kimber)

~©Linda Jo Jackson

John 14:1-7 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God,

believe also in me.

In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am,

there ye may be also.

And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.

Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.

Obituary Order of ServiceJoseph Lacey Kimber, Jr. was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 2,

1963 to the Union of Joseph Lacey Kimber, Sr. (preceded him in death) and Rosa M. Kimber and his siblings, Felicia, Yvette and Monique Kimber.

Educated in the Cleveland Public School system, he graduated from John Marshall High School in 1981; furthering his education to obtain a Bachelor of Business Administration from Cleveland State University, 1991 and Executive Master of Business Administration from Baldwin-Wallace College, 2004. He served on the board as a Trustee for The Empowerment Center of Greater Cleveland. His professional career began with IBM (1991); Future Now (1994) and Xerox Corporation (1994 – Present) in various facets of the Information Technology (IT), Sales & Business industries.

Joe received Christ at an early age (10) and was baptized at Zion Chapel M.B. Church under the leadership of Reverend George O. Stewart; where he served as a Trustee.

Joined into marriage in 1996 to WaSharion Kimber; a year later his twins – Jasmine & Joseph, III were born.

Joe’s heart was always open and throughout his life touched so many people. The highlight of his life was his involvement in Joey’s sports aspirations. To ensure consistency of his son’s involvement and exposure, Joe remained close as an assistant coach to his football, baseball and basketball teams.

Joe is survived by his wife, WaSharion Kimber; his children – Jasmine & Joseph, III; step-son, Karl Whitfield; Mother - Rosa Kimber, Father-in-Law - Robert Whitfield; Sisters – Felicia Harrison (Bruce); Yvette Kendrick; Monique Simmons (Jeffrey); Bridgett Hemphill (Lawrence); Sisters-in-law - Shirley Whitfield and Josie Philips; Brother-in-law – Jerry Whitfield; Aunts – Barbara Johnson; Annie Grady; Delores Clements; Mary Clark; and Cleo Haynes; Uncle – Robert Clements; nieces, nephews; numerous cousins; and an abundance of friends and associates.

Joe will be missed for his warm personality; but his loving memory will continue to live forever.

Scott Adams ~ Dwayne Grant ~ George LentuorNate Goff ~ Anthony Anderson ~ Steve Fore

Pallbearers

IntermentCleveland Memorial Gardens

(Please turn on headlights during processional to cemetery.)

Order of WorshipRev. George O. Stewart, Presiding

Organ Prelude....................................................................MusiciansProcessional.....................................................................The FamilyInvocation...........................................................................................Scripture...................................Psalm 23, John 14: 1 – 7 (Ministers)Selection..............................................................................................

ReflectionsAs a Uncle, Ryan Kendrick

As a Friend, George Lentuor As a Neighbor – Alicia Hughes

As a Friend – Mayor (Bedford Heights), Fletcher Berger

Solo.......“This Battle is Not Yours, It’s the Lord’s.......Elaine Cherry

Acknowledgements....................................................Paula Bohanon

Obituary (Soft Music)........................................................................

Selection.....................“Safe in the Arms of God”.............................

Eulogy..........................................................Rev. George O. Stewart

Recessional.........................................................................................

Ryan Kendrick ~ Andre Elmer ~ Bruce HarrisonLawrence Hemphill ~ Jeffrey Simmons ~ Jerry Whitfield

Honorary Pallbearers

DaddyWords cannot express the love that a father and his children have

for each other. You were a great man, our biggest fan, a fighter, a

survivor, a coach, but when it came to academics – it was no joke;

you loved your family. Staying strong right now is the key; death

is something we all have to experience, but now daddy, you are in

a better place. We have lost the game, it seems, but win or lose,

we are a team. In basketball, together we move down the court; In

football, we have to get back up when we fall. We are all players

in the game of life and sometimes we lose a player or have to make

a sacrifice; but we are not alone. We’ll wipe our tears, have no fear

because your team is here carrying out the game you started.

We can never express what you’ve meant to us in our lives. Our

heart is truly broken now that you are gone and our lives will never

be the same. We do know that you are at peace and the Lord has

you wrapped in his arms. Please put in a special request to help

us through the pain we’re going through….. and remember we

need you to keep watching over us.

We Love You and We’ll Miss You, Daddy… XOXO <3 Jazzy & Joey