Kenneth Wayne Kemp Sr.

Kenneth, the youngest of four children, grew up on a tobacco farm and learned to drive a tractor by age eight. He earned undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of Tennessee, where he met his wife, Louise Wedluga. Ken built a 30 year career with Ciba-Geigy (Syngenta). Ken and Louise raised four boys. He always made time to coach their basketball teams, play golf with his family, and cheer his beloved Tennessee Volunteers. He was known as “Padre” by his sons and “Pawpa” by his grandchildren. Ken was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Ward and Joe.

Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Louise, and sons Kenny of Greensboro, Kris (Heather) of Nashville, Tennessee, Kevin (Amy) of Greensboro, Korky (Helen) of Greensboro, and his seven grandchildren (Colleen, Logan, Kate, Whitley, Wyatt, Ellie and Chanler). His sister, Peggy Pharris, lives in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 22nd at 10:00am at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church followed by a reception. His ashes will be buried in Jackson County, Tennessee at John L. Clark Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Ken’s memory to Our Lady of Grace School Tuition Assistance Fund, College Golf Fellowship or your favorite charity.

Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfhnorthelm.com.