Kelly F. Kimes, Sr.
January 11, 1938 – October 21, 2026
Kelly F. Kimes, Sr, 88, of Tuolumne, CA, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2026, at Golden Sonora Care. He was born on January 11, 1938, in Paisley, Oregon. He moved to Tuolumne, CA with his grandmother while in the fifth grade living on/near Madrone Street his entire life.
A lifelong Tuolumne man he was known to be a baseball coach, volunteer fireman, school board member and always in the bleachers of every football, basketball, or baseball game his kids played. He enjoyed years of houseboating with family and friends on the houseboat they built. A kind man of few words, always there when in need.
He worked many jobs throughout his life, finishing at Lake Don Pedro Recreation Agency for 35 years as Maintenance Superintendent, making lifelong friends along the way.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Linda Kimes; his children, son, Kelly Jr., and his wife Lenise; daughter, Melissa Ingram and her husband Scott. His grandchildren, Jacob Kimes and Emma Wells and five great grandchildren. His grandmother, Ada Kimes; parents, Virgil D. Kimes and Lillian Kimes; mother, Ida Simpson; and sister, Virgie Hartley preceded him in death.
Private burial later.
