Carl Kimberlin

  January 13, 1933 - March 13, 2015

After serving in the Army, Carl had a very successful sales career starting with Lipton Tea Company. From there he served as Regional Sale Director of Missouri Portland Cement Company until his retirement in the mid-eighties. Carl was an innovator with an entrepreneurial spirit. He started and built several successful companies. In 1983 Carl traveled to Russia and brought Belarus tractors back to the US and established Collierville Tractor Company which he eventually sold. He also started Bulk Transport Trucking Company, selling it in 1986 and in the late 80’s, he purchased Diversified Pallet Company, turning it into the largest pallet company in the Southeast, which he also sold in the late 1990s. At this point, he “retired “again to his piece of heaven in Desoto County, which he and Ann named Kimberlin Farms. The farm has served as a haven for animals and people alike, as well as the Nashoba Carriage Association, where Carl was a celebrated and active member.

Carl had a love for all creatures and his home has been a shelter for many wayward animals- from pigs to miniature ponies. He loved to BBQ and throw parties for family and friends, hosting the annual Tech High fish fry and Christmas party for many years. Carl loved the outdoors, farming, fishing, collecting vintage cars, his family and his dogs.

He was known for his striking blue eyes, thick head of hair, and warm heart. A believer in second chances, Carl generously donated his time and his resources to those who needed help. He took joy in simple pleasures and communion with others.

Carl was preceded in death by his wife, Bennie Frost, his father; Fred Kimberlin and mother; Bertha Ione King, his brother; Malcolm Kimberlin, his sister; Jennette Kimberlin O’Heron, nephew; Mike Grisham, and niece: Vicki O’Heron Miller.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years; Ann Kimberlin, son: Patrick Kimberlin, (Hermosa Beach, CA), daughters: Carla Kimberlin Dunn (Byhalia, MS), and Sharon Kimberlin Fleming (Durant) (Memphis), a step-son; Marcus Santi (Dallas, Texas), grandchildren: Tara Davis, Lauren Dunn, Caroline Fleming, Carson Fleming and Jacob Fleming, one great-granddaughter: Juliette Davis, and a sister-in-law and brother-in-law and life-long friends: Jo and John Earl Grisham.  Carl is also survived by ten loving dogs and many other loving family and friends. He will be missed by many.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 17th at 11 a.m. with funeral services following at 12 p.m . at Mineral Wells Methodist Church, 5400 Center Hill Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654. The family has requested in lieu of flowers please send donations in honor of Carl to the Tunica Humane Society where you can donate online at tunicahumanesociety.com/donate--contact-us or call: 662-519-1700 or mail monetary donations to: Tunica Humane Society, P.O. Box 236, Tunica, MS 38575.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, "Behind the stone wall", 901-767-8930. Condolences may be offered at MemorialParkOnline.com -

Memphis Commercial Appeal 3-15-2015

Carl at a Tech "Get-together"

Ann and Carl

Carl