Reginald Dannie "DJ" Kimble , age 45, left his earthly home on Monday, January 12, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 25, 1980, in Harrisonburg, VA, the son of Mary Susan (Duley) and Reginald Dannie Kimble of Upper Tract, WV.

DJ was a 1999 graduate of Pendleton County Middle High School. He was an avid sports fan and he enjoyed motocross, supercross, UNC Tar Heels basketball, Pittsburgh Steelers football, and NASCAR (especially Dale Earnhart). DJ 's family was his entire world and he loved spending time with them.

DJ was passionate about bringing awareness to people that had Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He was an advocate for family and friends of Duchenne, The Jett Foundation and parent Project Muscular Dystrophy. He was inspiration to the lives of those that were lucky enough to be his family or friend.

In addition to his mother and father, DJ leaves behind to cherish his memory: his brother, Donnie (Ashley) Kimble of Ripley, NY; his sister, Kari (Coty) Sites of Upper Tract, WV; his favorite nephew, Broty Sites; maternal grandmother, Frances Duley of Brandywine, MD; several special aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by: his maternal grandfather, Joseph A. Duley, Jr.; paternal grandparents, Reginal W. Kimble and Twila A. Kimble.

In honoring DJ's wishes, he was generous in donating his body to WVU Medical Science to benefit humanity by advancing medical education. Memorials may be made to: Jett Foundation, 390 Cicuit St., Norwell, MA 02061 or online at www.jettfoundation.org or to Upper Tract Fire & Rescue. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com.