Larry was born on a winter morning, February 24, 1940, to LeNeve and Crozier Kimball. He grew up in Provo, Utah, where he met Mary Lou Kruse, his love and eternal companion. After earning his diploma from Brigham Young University, the couple settled in Payson, where Larry began shaping young minds as a mathematics teacher at Payson High. His voice could also be heard across basketball courts, football fields, and baseball diamonds as he coached with the same patience and dedication he brought to his classroom. Driven as always, he pursued a master’s degree at BYU. His leadership qualities eventually elevated him to principal of Payson High School and later to the position of vice superintendent for the Nebo School District. Even in retirement, Larry couldn’t stay away from teaching, returning to part-time work at BYU. Back at his alma mater, he guided nervous education students as they navigated the challenging waters of substitute teaching.

Larry dedicated his life to his faith through years of service to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a home teacher, bishop, and counselor to the stake president. Alongside his loved Mary Lou, he served as a missionary in various locations around the world, including Zimbabwe, Toronto, Samoa, Montana, South Dakota, and Mongolia. In his last years, he worked sealing couples in the Payson Temple.

When asked what he would consider being his motto, Larry responded, “To try and be better each day.” He gave further insight by adding, “There are many that are in need, and they need to know that we care and want to help.” Larry was always there and ready to lend a hand. His prayer was that those who survive him continue his legacy of dedication, love, and acceptance of others.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, three siblings, and one grandchild. Eleven siblings and his nine children survive him, Kevin Larry Kimball (Jill); Kirk Robert Kimball; Kenneth Kruse Kimball (Miguel); Kristen Kimball Hall (Dorne); Kamele Kimball (Seth); Karyn Kimball Williams (Chris); Kyle Rodney Kimball (Rachelle); Kip Lamar Kimball (Alisha); Kasey Alan Kimball (Kathryn); twenty-nine beloved grandchildren and thirty-four great grandchildren.

There will be a viewing on Monday, September 8, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, and on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 8:45 to 9:45 AM, at the Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 780 West 500 South, Payson, Utah . Funeral services will immediately follow from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the same location.