These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.
( John 16 : 33 )
Donald R. Kemp
Donald R. Kemp 
 
Born: Wednesday, April 25, 1917
Died: Monday, January 04, 2010
Obituary  
DONALD R. KEMP

ANDOVER Donald R. Kemp, 92, passed away Monday (Jan. 4, 2010) at Wellsville Manor Care Center.

Mr. Kemp was born on April 25, 1917 in Andover to Harry and Ethel (Jones) Kemp. He was a 1933 graduate of Andover High School. On April 10, 1936, he married Mary L. Lehman, who predeceased him on March 11, 2004.

Donald worked for Joyce Pipeline in Wellsville as a truck driver and equipment operator from 1958 until his retirement in 1985.

Donald is survived by two daughters, Betty Caralis of Wellsville and Ruth (Fred) Johnson of Savona; three sons, David (Cookie) Kemp of Avon, Ronald (Jo Beth) Kemp of Slate Hill and Donald (Linda) Kemp of Branchport; nine grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a daughter-in-law, Wanda Kemp.

Donald was an avid fisherman and was a life member of the Andover Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed reading and mowing his yard. But more than this, he was a loving husband and father, cherishing the times he spent with his family.

Friends may call from 12 2 p.m. Thursday at Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Andover. The funeral service will be held immediately following the visitation at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Bob Wheeler of Lima Baptist Church, officiating. A private burial will take place in Valley Brook Cemetery, Andover at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions in Donalds name may be made to the Andover Rescue Squad, PO Box 726, Andover, NY 14806.		 
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down
in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the
still waters.
He restoreth my soul.
He leadeth me in the 
paths of righteousness
for His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through
the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil:
for Thou art with me: 
Thy rod and Thy staff 
they comfort me.  
Thou preparest a table
before me in the presence 
of mine enemies:
Thou anointest my head with oil; 
my cup runneth over.  
Surely goodness and mercy
shall follow me all the 
days of  my life: and 
I will dwell in the house 
of the Lord forever.  -  Psalm 23