Bobby Boyd "Chick" Kemplin Obituary (1928 - 2023)

Bobby Boyd "Chick" Kemplin, 94, of Farmer City, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at home. A private family graveside service will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery, Farmer City, Illinois. Memorial donations may be made to the Joe Williams American Legion Post 55, Farmer City; Fred O'Malley VFW Post 6190, Farmer City; or CATsNAP, 1713 South State, Suite 104, Champaign, Illinois 61820. Calvert-Belangee-Bruce Funeral Home of Farmer City, Illinois, is assisting the family with arrangements. Bobby was born December 14, 1928, a son of Arthur and Maude (Applegate) Kemplin. He is survived by his two daughters, Laura Lane and Lisa Renee Kemplin; one son, Jay (Linda) Kemplin; grandchildren, Jason Lane and Ryne Kemplin; three great-grandchildren; brother, Vernon "Butch" Kemplin; and sister, Bernice "Sis" Lamb. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Charlotte (Tomes) Kemplin; three brothers; and three sisters. Bobby was a US Navy Veteran serving from 1946-1949. Bobby worked as a carpenter most of his life.