Ronald Scott Kemp

Ronald Scott Kemp, 68, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 14, 2025, after courageously battling cancer, stroke, and a spinal injury he could not overcome. Born on December 6, 1957, in Nashville, Tennessee, Scott was a proud son of Music City, where he was raised and graduated from Stratford High School in 1975. In the early 1990s, he moved to Newnan, Georgia, to pursue his career with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, where, known as Ron to his work friends, his dedication and skill earned him the respect of his union brothers and sisters.

Scott personified strength and courage in everything he did. His life was filled with struggles, but he overcame them all, finding his greatest strength in helping those he loved. A devoted husband to his wife, Lori, to whom he was married for most of his life, Scott was also an amazing father, papa, mentor, and friend. He was a patriarch whose presence touched countless lives.

Scott had a remarkable gift for connection—no one was a stranger to him. Trips to the store or outings often turned into 30-minute conversations with people he'd just met, his warmth and genuine interest leaving them feeling like old friends. His commitment to his children, Daniel-Cameron Wilson Kemp and Mary Kaitlyn Cowe (Kemp), was unwavering. Scott never missed a single event for his children, actively participating in their lives, from school events for his daughter, Kaiti, to scouting for his son. He began as a dedicated leader in Cub Scout Pack 45 when his son Will joined as a Tiger Cub, continuing through Boy Scout Troop 45, attending every meeting and campout, helping his son achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, and making a lasting impact on the many boys he mentored with his wisdom, encouragement, and support.

Scott was the devoted son of Geneva King (Steele), who survives him, and the late Ronald Eugene Kemp. He shared a close bond with his living brother, Brian Kemp, carrying forward the Kemp family's warmth and resilience. Above all, Scott's greatest joy was his family. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Lori Kemp; his cherished children, Daniel-Cameron Wilson Kemp and Mary Kaitlyn Cowe (Kemp); his daughter-in-law, Joan-Marie Kemp; his son-in-law, Zachary Cowe; and his grandson, Ethan Kemp.

Scott was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Eugene Kemp. He is survived by his wife, Lori Kemp; his mother, Geneva King (Steele); his brother, Brian Kemp; his children, Daniel-Cameron Wilson Kemp and Mary Kaitlyn Cowe (Kemp); his daughter-in-law, Joan-Marie Kemp; his son-in-law, Zachary Cowe; and his grandson, Ethan Kemp.

Family and friends in Newnan are invited to a visitation on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Claude A.  McKibben and Sons Funeral Home in Hogansville.

Scott will then be laid to rest on Keith Springs Mountain, the place he called home. A service will be held at Keith Springs Baptist Church in Belvidere, Tennessee, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM, where Tennessee friends and family will be received. Following the service, friends and family are welcome to gather at the cabin Scott for a bonfire in celebration of his life.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you honor Scott's memory by making a donation to Keith Springs Baptist church, a cause dear to Scott's family. Ronald Scott Kemp's love, courage, and spirit will live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and the communities of Nashville, Newnan, and Keith Springs Mountain.