John William "Jack" Kemp

John William "Jack" Kemp, 82 of Paragould, died Friday, Jan. 31, 2014 at his home. Mr. Kemp was born on April 16, 1931 in Stadra, Ark., he was a Korean War Veteran, a member of East Side Baptist Church. He was a former deacon at Mt. Home, Ark., a retired pharmacist, he loved fishing and playing golf and was an avid reader. Survivors include: his son, Dr. Clarence Leonard (Denise) Kemp of Paragould; daughters, Deborah Jean (Terry) Hardison of Sherwood, Ark., Rebecca Sue (Dr. Bill) Warren of Little Rock, Ark.; grandchildren, Kyle (Kelli) Hardison of Sherwood, Sarah Hardison of Arlington, Tenn., Justin (Emerald) Kemp of Paragould, Jenna Warren of Jacksonville, Ark., Sid Warren of Sherwood, Laura Warren of Little Rock; great grandchildren, Denver Hardison McElreath of North Little Rock, Ark., Pearl Evette Kemp of Paragould; brothers-in-law, Leonard (Harriet) Kerr of Texarkana, Texas, Dr. Robert, (Mary Anne) Kerr of Little Rock; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by, his wife of 57 years, Jean Elizabeth Kerr Kemp; his parents, Clarence and Johnie Robert Florence Troy Kemp; one brother, Clarence Robert (Betty) Kemp; and a grand daughter, Allison Marie Kemp. There will be a graveside service at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 2014 at the Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville, Ark. with Bro. Dennis Scudder officiating. Visitation was Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014 at the Mitchell Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com.