- Date Of Birth: June 2, 1946
- Date Of Death: June 13, 2016
- State: Michigan
Alton Wayne Kempton, Sr., age 70, of Cassopolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus, Monday afternoon, June 13, 2016, in the presence and comfort of his family in his home. Alton was born June 2, 1946 in Niles, Michigan, the second youngest child of Kenneth and Opal (Case) Kempton. He married Diane Cheryl Moore November 23, 1968 in Niles, Michigan. She survives.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Patsy Lillie, Lucille Hoffman; and one brother Glen Kempton. Alton’s grandchildren were his passion and his life. He loved spending time with them and teaching them about farming. He enjoyed fellowship with his church family. Alton spent his time farming and selling his fresh produce and talking to the people who stopped to buy from him. He always looked forward to the county fair. The draft horse shows were among his favorites.
Alton will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife of over forty seven years, Diane (Moore) Kempton of Cassopolis; one daughter, Pam (Tim) Wold of Cassopolis; two sons, Alton “Sonny” Kempton, Jr. of Niles, Jerry (Sonya) Kempton of North Carolina; thirteen grandchildren, Landon (Elizabeth) Wold of Cassopolis, Justin (Melanie) Wold of Three Rivers, Colin (Emily) Wold of Elkhart, Caleb Wold, Jacob Wold, Sarah Wold, Jeff Kempton, Jessica Kempton, Charlize Kempton, Tricia Kempton, Kathlene Kempton, Bobby Kempton, all at home, Cody Stick of Cassopolis; four great grandchildren; two sisters, Vera Hall of Dowagiac, Linda Kempton of Phoenix, Arizona; one brother, Roger (Maryellen) Kempton of Niles; and a host of nieces and nephews.
