Robert Lee (Julio) Kimberlin, 54, of Covington, Virginia, died Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at the Golden Living Center in Clifton Forge.

He was born February 5, 1956 in Akron, Ohio, a son of the late Virgil and Alice

Kimberlin. Mr. Kimberlin served in the United States Army, serving in Germany during the Vietnam War.

He worked as a carpet installer and loved to hunt and fish.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Lora May Bess Kimberlin, with whom he resided for many years.

Surviving are two brothers, Virgil Kimberlin and Theodore Kimberlin, both of Akron, Ohio; one sister, Cynthia David of Rocklin, CA; a step-daughter, Lena May Persinger of Clifton Forge; three grandchildren, Amberosia , Harley and Dakota, all of Clifton Forge; two aunts, Louise May of Manassas and Myrtle Kimberlin of Covington; three uncles, George Kimberlin, Leo Kimberlin and Marvin Hooker, all of Covington; and special friends, Faye and Clint Sizemore and Louise Jamison, all of Covington.

According to his wishes, his body has been cremated.

A graveside service will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2010 in Lone Star Cemetery with the Rev. Dennis Nicely officiating.

The family suggests that memorial donations in Mr. Kimberlin's name may be made to the Covington Fire and Rescue Squad, 435 W. Hawthorne Street, Covington, VA 24426.

The Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.