Mr. Temple was born August 20, 1936 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. He died December 1, 2009 at his home in Newark. He was 73.
A Painter most of his life, he loved motorcycles, especially Harley-Davidsons.
He was preceded in death by his son Bob Temple, and is survived by his mother Retha Irene Kay, sons Bill (Nell) Duffy of Heath, Randy and Kathryn Duffy of Colorado Springs, Colorado, daughter Penny (Barry) Rea of Little Rock, Arkansas, and son Nick Temple of Newark, twelve grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren.
In his memory, contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation in his memory.