Contemporary violin maker and violinist. He studied violin making under Harry Reeve in Batesville, AR, from 1973. His violi are numbered on the label and are branded \"R. D. Kimble\" on the top and back plates.
Born in Chicago. Worked for John Horteiner and the William Lewis firm in Chicago and later established own shop there. Used a handmade brand \'F. kovanda\'. Some bows utamped.