The following is a message from current Belleville mayor The Honorable Michael Melham:
"It is with sincere regret and sadness that I report former Mayor Raymond Kimble passed away this morning.
Mayor Kimble served our Township with distinction for many years in various capacities. From Police Officer, he rose through our ranks to become Police Chief. After retirement from the Department, he went on to serve as Public Safety Director and Township Manager. He would then serve three terms as Mayor.
As a young Councilman, I worked closely with Mayor Kimble when he was Public Safety Director and Township Manager.
I have asked Township Manager Iacono to place all Municipal Flags at half staff and have mourning bunting draped across Town Hall. I ask that you respect the privacy of the Kimble family at this time. We extend our deepest condolences to the Kimble family.
The Township will provide additional details as they become available".