David Clement Kemper, 83, of Powderly, passed away March 25, 2021 in Paris Regional Medical Center. He was born on June 27, 1937 in Butler, PA the son of Clement Edward and Frances Holly Kemper.
Mr. Kemper attended Columbia University. He served in the US Marine Corp achieving the rank of Sgt. He began his career of electronics while in the Marine Corp. After leaving the Marine Corp he traveled the world on a missile tracking ship. He continued his career in electronics working for the government in various parts of the world. After marrying he eventually settled in Powderly, Texas. He retired from Raytheon in Greenville, Texas.
He married Billie Dove Turner in 1966 in San Antonio, Texas.
Mr. Kemper is survived by his spouse, Billie Dove Kemper; son, Karl David Kemper and wife Abigail; grandchildren, Nathan Kemper, Lucas Kemper and Caleb Fauber; sister, Doris Ann Hammack and nephews, Bruce Lucas and Eric Lucas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Joshua Kemper and daughter-in-law Denise Smith Kemper.
At Mr. Kemper’s request private memorial services will be held at a later date.
