Billy D. Kemp, Sr.
Born November 13, 1933. Called home by the Lord on June 21, 2011. Preceded in death by: parents, Bransford Allen & Lillie Ann Martin Kemp; brothers, Donald Lee, Lloyd Allen & Charles Ray Kemp; sisters, Audeen Kemp & Thelma Kemp Waters. Billy was born and raised in Nashville, TN where he attended Isaac Litton and Goodlettsville High Schools and played football. After high school, he joined the United States Marines and served for three years. Billy was employed as an insulator until his retirement and belonged to Local 86. Until his health started to decline, he rarely missed an opportunity to attend the monthly Local 86 Retiree's Luncheon. Billy was a member of the Volunteer State Model Aviators (Springfield Chapter), and enjoyed his hobby of flying radio controlled airplanes. He is of the Baptist faith and a member of First Baptist Church in Greenbrier, TN. Billy is an active member of the Adult IV Couples Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church. Billy is survived by: wife, Jean Kemp; son, Billy (Cindi) Kemp, Jr.; daughters, Lynnette (Wayne) Meece, Luanne (David) Birdwell, Linda (Terry) Myers & Teresa (Pat) Hunt; grandchildren, Magan, Patrick & Sydney Hunt, Nathan & Brandon Myers; great-grandchild, Isaac Hunt; and several loving nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be from 2-8 p.m. on Friday, June 24, 2011 and again from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, before the service at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Goodlettsville. Funeral services will be conducted by Dr. Fred Baldwin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2011. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Honorary Pallbearers: Local 86, VSMA Springfield, & Adult IV Couples Sunday School Class First Baptist Church Greenbrier. Active Pallbearers: Wayne Meece, David Birdwell, Terry Myers, Pat Hunt, Donnie Kemp & Newt Derryberry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alive Hospice of Nashville.
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