Stephen M. Kemp, Jr., 85, passed away Thursday November 23, 2023. He was the husband of Virginia R. (Robinson) O’Shan-Kemp and the late Gladys L. (Keach) Kemp for 58 years before her passing in 2021. He was born in Cranston, the son of the late Stephen M. and Evelyn (Osborne) Kemp. Mr. Kemp was a machinist at General Electric for over 20 years before retiring. He retired as a Master Sargeant from the R.I. National Guard after 37 years of service. He lived in Rhode Island most of his life and was a former Scout Master for Troop #1, BSA, Esmond and was a former Reserve Police Officer for the town of Smithfield. He was a member of Friendship Masonic Lodge #7 F&AM, Palestine Shrine, Scottish Rite Valley of Providence, past Rhode Island Worthy Grand Patron for the Order of Eastern Star and a former member of the Smithfield Sportsman’s Club.
He is survived by his sons, Stephen M. Kemp, III of Newman, GA and Darrell F. Kemp and his wife Vicki of Barstow, CA. He was the brother of Maryjane Platt of East Eddington, ME. He is also survived by his grandchildren Crystal L. Kemp, Kinsey L. Kemp, Dakota Kemp and his great-grandchildren Lila and Jackson.
His funeral will be held Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 10am in the TUCKER-QUINN Funeral Chapel, 643 Putnam Pike, Greenville. Burial with Military Honors will be in the R.I. Veteran’s Cemetery, Exeter. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from 4-7pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Shriners Children’s Hospital, 51 Blossom St, Boston, MA 02114 will be appreciated.