Jirimiah Conkle

Jirimiah Conkle, age 72, died January 26, 2015 at home in Westerville, Ohio surrounded by loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by adoptive parents Leroy and Faye Conkle. He is survived by his wife of 32 years J. Dolly Conkle, children Kim Keethler Ball (Dave Ball), Lynette Marie Crabtree, and Bill (Kim) Keethler; grandchildren Anna, Vincent, John, and Lisa; Adam (Jean), Daniel, Joe, and Casey Marie; Mary Kate, Ava, Liam, and Shea; great grandchildren Blake and Grace Marie. Jirimiah was a member of Alcoholic's Anonymous since 1980, achieving 34 and a half years of continuous sobriety. He was a professional barber for 50 years, last working at The Noble Baron in New Albany. Jirimiah spent 20 years in various land surveying jobs and owned Conkle Surveying Consultants. As a young teenager, he lived in Wiesboden, Germany and was a barber apprentice for four years. He went on to attend Greenbrier Military Academy in Lewisburg, W.Va. He entered into military service with the U.S. Navy. Once back to the U.S., he attended barber and cosmetology school in the U.S. He had a sojourn to California prior to coming back to Ohio. While there he was a Los Angeles police officer for seven years. He also worked at J. Sebring Studios part-time and was the hair stylist for movie actor George Kennedy who starred in "Cool Hand Luke." Once back in Columbus, he attended Columbus State Community College to obtain his surveyor's license. Dolly and he were married on November 25, 1982, and their adventures continued. They shared family time, travel to Europe, time at Lake White, OH and Hilton Head, S.C. In later years they enjoyed golf every week, dinners with friends, and their stock club. Jirimiah was a strong and valiant warrior with his health struggles and will be missed greatly by family and friends. In his honor, offer an encouraging word to those who struggle with addictions. Funeral Service 2:30 pm Sunday, February 1, 2015 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington, Oh 43085 where friends may call from 1:30 pm till service time. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Jirimiah Conkle please visit our Sympathy Store.

Jirimiah Conkle

June 1, 1942 - January 26, 2015