Background
Kimbrell, Willard Duke was born on December 28, 1924 in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. Son of Curtis C. and Carolyn (Carter) Kimbrell.
Kimbrell, Willard Duke was born on December 28, 1924 in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. Son of Curtis C. and Carolyn (Carter) Kimbrell.
Bachelor of Science in Textiles, North Carolina State College, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, University North Carolina, Charlotte.
Various positions, Parkdale Mills, Inc., Gastonia, North Carolina, since 1938;
Chief Executive Officer, Parkdale Mills, Inc., Gastonia, North Carolina, since 1961. Board directors American Textile Manufacturing, Inman Mills. President Gaston Cmty.
Foundation.
President Gaston Community Foundation. Board directors Young Men’s Christian Association, Gastonia. Trustee Bowman Gray School Medicine, University North Carolina.
Member of North Carolina Textile Manufacturers Association (president), American Yam Spinners Association.
Married Dorothy Rhyne, February 9, 1932;3 children.