Photo courtesy of Floyd Mortuary and Crematory Inc. - Lumberton
Oct 16, 1948 - May 14, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Ruby was a classmate and friend from Fairmont who always cared about others. She will be missed.
Carolyn Formy-Duval
May 21, 2025 | Leland, NC | Classmate
My prayers or with you in the loss of your love one. God knows what is best for us. Trust Him for strength to go through. I’m glad I got a chance to serve her when she was in rehab. No more sickness, pain or sorry. Too God be the glory!
Mary Bush
May 21, 2025 | Latta, OR
Ruby was a classmate of mine in Fairmont. She was so kind and sweet and my deepest sympathy to her family during the time of loss.
Diane Mills
May 20, 2025 | Little River, SC | Classmate
Esther and I send our condolences at the Home-Going of your dear Ruby.
Pastor George & Esther Heiland
George Heiland
May 20, 2025 | Venice, FL
I would like to express my most sincere condolences during this most difficult time and may God give the family of Ms. ruby Caulk Kempf the comfort and peace to help ease the pain of your loss.
Sheriff Burnis Wilkins
May 19, 2025 | Lumberton, NC
I will always remember Ruby’s kindness to me as a child. I remember her sweet resourcefulness when she watched me in developing her own version of Candyland in her trailer to pass the time until my mom returned. I am so grateful for her godly example and joyfilled responses.
Chuck, may the Lord carry you as you say this difficult “goodbye for now.” May the certain hope of heaven give you peace as you cling to Christ.
Rachel Hayes
May 18, 2025 | Watervliet, MI | Friend
Chuck and Ruby are wonderful people, and we always looked forward to them coming for a visit to our church! Sometimes Ruby couldn't be there, and we knew why! I have always admired her strength, and Chuck for being by her side, always!
God be with you, at this difficult time in your life!
Love you, Chuck! ❤
Karen&Ben Wilkins
May 17, 2025 | Greensboro, NC | Friend
Chuck, you are in our prayers. Ruby was such a wonderful blessing as a helpmeet, and it was always a great joy when you both came to Boone for meetings. Jeanette and I are so grateful to the Lord for you both. We are so thankful for the opportunity to have known Ruby and shared some great memories together with her.
Gary Freel
May 16, 2025 | Clovis, CA | Friend
Ruby Caulk Kempf, 76, of Fairmont, NC, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at MUSC Florence Medical Center in Florence, SC. She was born in Robeson County, NC on October 16, 1948 to the late Alton Caulk and the late Ila Mae Baxley Caulk.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her four sisters, Jen Atkinson, Nell Leggett, Libby Branch, and Marilyn Hughes.
She is survived by her loving husband of forty-eight years, Dr. Charles "Chuck" Kempf; one brother, Kenny Caulk of Franklinton, NC; two brothers-in-law, Jerry Leggett and Ronald Hughes, both of Fairmont, NC and many loving in-laws, nieces, nephews and extended family members and friends.
Ruby taught High School for five years in Rocky Mount, NC. After she married Chuck, she traveled with him as he preached in churches around the country. Her “behind the scenes” ministry had an influence on many in those churches as she counseled, encouraged and listened. She enjoyed seeing various parts of the country and seeking out waterfalls, lighthouses and covered bridges. Ruby was known for her sweet smile, her southern accent and her sincere godly demeanor.
A time of visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 12:30-2:00PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 East 5th Street, Lumberton, NC.
A funeral service will follow on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 2:00PM at Floyd Memorial Chapel with Dr. Fred Daniel officiating. The committal service will conclude at Floyd Memory Gardens in Lumberton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Ruby Kempf Memorial Fund for Evangelism, c/o Northern Plains Baptist Church, 1604 S. Melgaard Road, Aberdeen, SD 57401.
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