- Date Of Birth: May 26, 1923
- Date Of Death: June 28, 2009
- State: Maryland
James L. Kemp, age 86, of Emmitsburg died Sunday, June 28, 2009 at Lorien Nursing and Rehabilitation in Taneytown. He was born May 26, 1923 in Frederick, Maryland the son of the late Ruth A. Kemp (Stup) and Charles L. Kemp.
He was predeceased by his wife Ruth M. Kemp (Eiker) in 1986.
He worked for 36 years as a butcher at A & P Grocers. After retirement he owned Jim’s Lock and Key. He was a member of the American Legion Post #121 VFW Post in Emmitsburg. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling. He was an honorary member of the Vigilant Hose Company #25 of Emmitsburg. He served in the United States Army in WWII.
Surviving is a daughter Beverly V. Kemp of Thurmont, daughter and son-in-law Wanda and Ralph Boone of Frederick, a sister Mary G. Norwood of Gettysburg. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was also predeceased by a son, James R. Diller.
