Gary Gene Kemp Obituary
The family of Gary Gene Kemp of Manila, Arkansas announces his passing on September 20, 2026. Gary, born on July 2, 1953, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary Gene Kemp to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Oscar Butler and Edna Opal Reed Kemp; his children, Laura Dawn Kemp, Jennifer Lynn Kemp and Joseph Butler Kemp; his granddaughter Ashley Kemp; and his siblings, Carl Kemp, Cecil Kemp, Bobby Kemp, Shirley Carter and Paulette Maddox.
He is survived by: his significant other Bonnie Rodgers; his sons, Gary Kemp Jr. of Bassett and Jonathan Ashley Kemp of Osceola1; his stepson Gary Allen Galloway of Brookland1; his sister Glenda Blain (Bill) of Swartz Creek; his granddaughter Emily; his nieces, Ramona Laden and Starre Morrisette; Willie Huskey2.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 24th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Howard Funeral Service Chapel (557 AR-77, Manila, AR 72442). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 24th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
