Thomas M. Kemp, 91
CAMDEN-WYOMING - Thomas M. Kemp passed away peacefully, in his daughters home, Sunday, May 29, 2022.
Tom was born March 26, 1931 in Willow Grove to the late, Hampton & Myrtle (Hobbs) Kemp.
He worked as a dairy milk truck driver, and Wyoming Block Company for many years before retiring; and his true passion was training and owning race horses. Tom was also awarded Horseman of the Year. He served proudly in the United States Army, and was a member of the American Legion Post # 2, Dover.
In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his brothers, Rev. Milton Kemp, Maurice Kemp, Michael Kemp and Delbert Kemp; and his sister, Ethel Dill.
Tom is survived by his companion of 43 years, Shirley Culp; six daughters, Patty Tilley, of Felton & her companion, Perry Melvin, Sr., Margaret "Peggy" Ball & husband, Larry, of Dover, Charlotte Kemp, & Brenda King & husband, Bob, both of Harrington, Elizabeth Kemp (Punk), of Dover, and Tina Faye Kemp; step-daughter, Lori Yanero, of Felton; two sisters, Mabel Glanden & Doris Ann Wright & husband, Kenny, both of Camden-Wyoming; seven grandchildren, Johnny Tilley & wife, Lenna, of Dover, Christina Davidson, of Woodside, Erik Ball, of Dover, Kyle Ball & wife, Stefanie, of Georgia, Amber Barnes & husband, Greg, of Farmington, Robert King, Jr., of Magnolia and Danielle Kemp, of Camden-Wyoming; five great-grandchildren; a special nephew, Brian Wright, who was a big help to the family caring for him; as well as several other nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Pippin Funeral Home, Inc., 119 West Camden-Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, Del.; where family and friends may view two hours before. Burial will follow in Mount Olive Cemetery, Sandtown.
Condolences may be sent via: www.pippinfuneralhome.com