Truman Donald Kemp, Jr.

Truman D. Kemp, son of Truman D. Kemp, Sr and Louise Riley Kemp of Lebanon, PA, died peacefully in his sleep early in the morning of May 7, 2025. He died of cancer and had been ready for some time to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and longed for the day to come. He grew up in a family of five siblings.

The family moved to Morehead City, NC, where he loved the outdoors, swimming in the ocean and taking his boat out often.

Upon graduation from high school, he entered The Citadel where he excelled in the Citadel Regimental Band. He also was a member of the 1962 Sword Drill and 1963 member of the Summer Guards as well as the Shako Editor in Chief.

Truman received a Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam in 1966-1967. While in the Air Force Reserves, he received Major Below the Zone in the work he did in the 1982 Grenada Invasion. While in the reserves he was on flight status and served as a Service Core officer.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Mary Lois Etheredge Kemp; his children who live in California: Kelly Morehead (Michael), Kurt Kemp (Stephanie) and Trey Ames (Carrie), and 10 grandchildren: Samson, Scarlett, Sofeya, Ivy, Spencer, Rhys, Teagan, Daisy, Rose, Lily. His stepson, Jack Gumb (Elizabeth), three step grandchildren, Jack Gumb Jr., Myers Gumb, and Ellis Gumb. His sister, Renee Justice of Raleigh, NC; two brothers Charles Kemp and Rodney Kemp of Morehead City, NC; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a grandson, Jordan Ames. He will be sadly missed by his many dear friends and his Wednesday morning men’s Bible Study and the and young men he faithfully mentored and loved the last years.

Gifts in Truman’s memory can be sent to St. Michael's Church Mission Task Force, 71 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401 or Star Gospel Mission, 474 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403.

His funeral service will be held Friday, May 16, 2025, in Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary Street at 11:00 am. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel.