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William Madison Kemp

Scottsdale, Arizona

Jun 26, 1953 – Feb 13, 2024

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BORN
June 26, 1953
DIED
February 13, 2024
LOCATION
Scottsdale, Arizona

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William Madison Kemp III passed from our world to his Lord and Savior on February 13, 2024. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on June 26, 1953 to Billy Jean (Hawthorne) and William Madison Kemp II. Bill lived a short time in Laurel, MS, but spent most of his childhood in New Orleans, LA...

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As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Bill and I were basketball teammates in high school. He was a gifted and intensely competitive athlete and sports was his focus. We lost touch over the years, and reconnected last fall at a team reunion this past fall. We shared wonderful memories and the intense gratitude we have for our experience and lessons of our formative years. And Bill reinforced what was and is fundamental to each of our struggles for happiness in the brief time we have. In college and beyond Bill broadened his...

I graduated from high school with Bill in 1971. A great guy and a great football and basketball player. Was unaware of his golf prowess but not surprised. Bill was a big fan of the Tonight Show and Johnny Carson, as was I. Every morning at home room period,, we would go through Cason"s skits and comedy bits from the night before, laughing through the start of class. This is way too young. God bless Bill and the Kemp family . Jack Jurgens