David Wayne Kemp, age 68 of Mexico MO, passed away on October 8, 2026 at Harry S. Truman Memorial Hospital in Columbia MO.
David was born on February 28, 1958 in Mexico MO to Floyd and Ruby (Jenkins) Kemp. He married Denise Moss on November 9, 1990, in Vandalia MO. They were married for over 35 years.
David served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1979. He then became a professional truck driver until retirement.
David loved fishing, two-stepping, spending time with family and friends and working on older vehicles, including his 1969 GMC truck.
David is survived by two children, DeLisa Kemp of Mexico, MO, Thomas Kemp and wife Lindsay of Jonesburg, MO; four grandchildren, Ruby Totton and fiancé Nathan Moon, Caitlin Kemp and fiancé Alan Roman, Hannah Kemp, and Justin Kemp; one great-grandson, Randy Moon. He is also survived by his brother Jerry Kemp and wife Shanna of Davis, OK; one niece Melissa Williams and her husband Courtney Pully; one nephew, Riley Kemp, and numerous cousins.
David was preceded in death by his wife Denise Kemp, his parents Floyd and Ruby Kemp, his brother William (Billy) Kemp, his sister Nora McCann, and his sister-in-law Marvetta Kemp.
Graveside services will be held at the Jackson Cemetery near Ulman MO at 11 a.m on October 17th and the Celebration of Life will be held at the Elk’s Lodge from 3pm to 6 pm in Mexico MO on the same day.
