William W. Kempe

Doctor Bill Kempe! One of the most Christ-like people on earth! In his professional capacity, I found Doctor Kempe to be understanding, gentle, honest, and more, all attributes of a truly caring person. As my brother in the Lord, his faith in God, and his healthy sense of humor were refreshing. Sixty-five years after becoming his patient, he is still among the most memorable of all doctors.

Please accept my deepest condolences. Isaiah 61:1&2 says May the God of all Comfort, bring comfort to you and your family.

My name is Rachel Price, I am very Blessed to have known Dr. Kempe. He was our family Dr. for many years. I was an employee at Physicians and Surgeons Clinic. Dr. Kempe called me Keypunch-Rachel. I was responsible for calculating all the transactions from the previous day. I can not believe he is gone but oh, what a Blessing he was on this earth. My heart cries for how I will MISS him so very much, but I know in my heart, he is with JESUS and there is NO BETTER PLACE OF ROYALTY, PEACE,...

Dr. Bill Kempe was a friend and a mentor. He took me under his wing and demonstrated the difference between treating a disease and caring for a person. I fondly recall his humor and love of life, including the after-hours water gun skirmishes. The message: enjoy life and never take yourself too seriously. His wisdom has been passed on to many medical students and residents. Condolences to Pat and the family.

My love & prayers for the family of Dr Kempe. He was my parents dr as long as I can remember as well as a good friend for many years. May God. be with you all during this time of rejoicing as he has entered into his heavenly home! ❤Tempe Jackson Hatter

This afternoon when Denny Burris and his crew with the Dallas Retired Firefighters Honor Guard conduct a Last Alarm ceremony for Dr. Kempe, there's no doubt he'll be looking down the pole hole from that big firehouse in the sky - grinning from ear to ear - with Digger Quinn, Red Calfee, Houston Maddox, Hank Wilwers, and Dr. Norman Zaffater, along with all his other fellow fire buffs standing proudly beside him. I'm honored and humbled to have been a recipient of Dr. Kempe's friendship,...

This afternoon when Denny Burris, and his amazing crew from the Dallas Retired Firefighters Honor Guard, honor Dr. Kempe with a Last Alarm - Dr. Kempe will be looking down the pole hole from that big firehouse in the sky and grinning from ear to ear with Digger Quinn, Red Calfee, Houston Maddox, Dr. Norman Zaffater and all the other fire buffs standing proudly by him. Dr. Kempe was, in a word, AMAZING. I am honored and humbled to have experienced his friendship, graciousness and love.

Bill and I went to Sunset at the same time.We met again after my husband Billy Ray and I moved back to Dallas after 25 years in HILLTOP LAKES. We took water aerobics in Grace Presb Village pool. He and his wife attended my 80th birthday party at GPV He was a wonderful doctor to my niece and her parents. I think that he might have seen my Father once before his death. I didn't realize all the work he did with fire departments. My Bill was helpful in setting up a volunteer group at Hilltop...

William "Bill" Kempe, MD

DCMS Member Since 1959
Retired Member Since 2000

Bill Kempe, MD passed away on February 18, 2018. He was a valued member of both Dallas County Medical Society and Texas Medical Association for 59 years. He practiced family medicine until his retirement. He is survived by his wife, Pat Kempe, their children and grand children.

The memorial service and interment will be at 2:00 pm Saturday, February 24, 2018 at the Laurel Land...