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Former member of the seventy and kind of a folk hero. He was known for course humor over the pulpit and a habit of swearing.  When radio broadcasts started some people were concerned about his hell and damns. Jokes about his nephew Spencer W Kimball crossing them do it damit He also reported to say I can't be cut off the church I repent to damn fast.
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''Jonathan Golden Kimball'' was born June 9, [[1853]], in Salt Lake City, Utah, a son of [[Heber C. Kimball]] and Christeen Golden. He served in the Southern States Mission, both as a missionary and president. He was ordained a [[Seventy]] on July 21, [[1886]], and sustained as one of the First Seven Presidents on April 5, [[1892]].
  
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He was born in 1853 and served in the southern states mission both as missionary and president.  He is the son of Heber C kimball. He grew up herding mules and mostly ranching. Known for colorful wit sayings such as the lord may notice every sparrow but sure hasn't been paying attention to these saints over here. Was jonah in whale. Ask him what if he's not were I'm at then I'll have to ask him.  A tape about his life is out on him. HE died being hit by an automobile near reno nevada in 1938 at the age of 85.
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Some regard J. Golden Kimball as a type of folk hero. His plain-spoken manner and self-deprecating style endeared him to many who heard him speak. He was sometimes known to use course humor and even mildly swear in his discourse. When radio broadcasts began, some people were concerned about his choice of language. (When once asked if he was afraid that his language would get him kicked out of the Church, Kimball is reported to have replied, "I can't be cut off the Church; I repent too damn fast!")
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J. Golden Kimball died in an automobile accident on September 2, [[1938]], near Reno, Nevada. He was 85 years old.

Revision as of 12:23, 1 February 2007

Jonathan Golden Kimball was born June 9, 1853, in Salt Lake City, Utah, a son of Heber C. Kimball and Christeen Golden. He served in the Southern States Mission, both as a missionary and president. He was ordained a Seventy on July 21, 1886, and sustained as one of the First Seven Presidents on April 5, 1892.

Some regard J. Golden Kimball as a type of folk hero. His plain-spoken manner and self-deprecating style endeared him to many who heard him speak. He was sometimes known to use course humor and even mildly swear in his discourse. When radio broadcasts began, some people were concerned about his choice of language. (When once asked if he was afraid that his language would get him kicked out of the Church, Kimball is reported to have replied, "I can't be cut off the Church; I repent too damn fast!")

J. Golden Kimball died in an automobile accident on September 2, 1938, near Reno, Nevada. He was 85 years old.

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