James Elbert Kemp

James Elbert Kemp, 63 of Midland, died on Thursday, June 19, 2003, at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, June 23, 2003 at Resthaven Memorial Park North with Tim Baugh, officiating. He was born on October 9, 1939, in Morton, Texas and married Carol Wynn on January 15, 1958 in Earth, Texas. He enjoyed his family and his 55 Chevy. He was a member of Golf Course Road Church of Christ.Survivors include his wife; Carol Kemp of Midland; three daughters, Rhonda Nolley and husband, Don, Sherry Peets and husband, Randy, and Sharla Simmons and husband, Matt; one son, Bobby Kemp and wife, Rita; seven grandchildren, Ryan and Cody Nolley, Heather, Hollye and Hannah Peets and Meaghan and Cole Simmons all of Midland; his mother, Margie Kemp of Muleshoe; two sisters, Debbie Kemp and Vicki Smith both of Lubbock; two brothers, Jimmy Kemp of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Danny Kemp of Wylie, Texas.He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Kemp, and one grandson, Jordan Simmons.In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up at Community National Bank, (San Miguel Square) 3303 N. Midkiff Rd., Midland, TX 79705.Pappy, we love you and we'll miss you!     Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. For online condolences go to www.npwelch.com,