June 15, 1943 - August 8, 2022
Donald W. Wimberly, 79, passed away suddenly on August 8, 2022 at Mother Mary Care Home. He had been suffering for years from cerebral arteriosclerosis, COPD and hypertension. He is finally at peace. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father and friend.
He was born on June 15, 1943 to the late Charleton & Florence Wimberly in Stockton, CA. He was a member of the YMI Band Club in 1960 and graduated from Edison High School in 1961. He married the love of his life, Nancy Hamaker, on August 17, 1963 at Morris Chapel in Stockton. He was a union representative and supervisor at Johns Manville where he was well liked. He loved golf and spent many years marshaling at Mickey’s Grove and Elkhorn Golf Club.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Ellen Marie; his sister Netta Grigsby; his brothers’ Chuck Wimberly; Kenneth Wimberly; and Darrell Wimberly.
He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy, of 59 years, his sister Jake Chacon, and four of his children, Kayleen (Darin) West of Ludlow Falls, OH; Carolyn Tatam of Wylie, TX; Michael Wimberly of Sacramento, CA; and Jennifer ( Randy) Brown of Las Vegas, NV and his beloved dogs Pepper and Rosie. Don is also survived by his six grandchildren, Sage West of Austin, TX, Tim West of Philadelphia, PA, Hailee Flores, of Wylie, TX, Matthew Wimberly of Sacramento, CA, Tyler Wimberly of Elk Grove, CA, Robert Brown of Acampo, CA, and four great grandchildren.
SERVICES:
Family and friends are welcome to attend the funeral at Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 1:00pm in the Evergreen Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, Harney Lane at Highway 99, Lodi, California.
Committal service will follow in the Garden of Freedom.
Please make a donation in Donald’s memory to Community Connections Bridging Resources - San Joaquin County