Ricky Kemp

Ricky D. Kemp, 31, of Louisville, passed away on July 31, 2023. Beloved by his family, Ricky was cherished as a devoted son and grandson and remembered with love by siblings and many relatives.

He is survived by his mother, Herietta Kemp; his father, Roderick Gibson (Alicia); and a large circle of family including Nathaniel Kemp, Raynette Martinez, Telleese Strobert, Nae Gibson-Smith (Kyle), Jahnae and Jaela Gibson, and his grandmother, Geraldine Gibson. Family members also remembered Ricky as the expectant father of a child to be named Ricky Kemp Jr., a meaningful connection his family carried forward.

Ricky’s life mattered to many who knew him in the Louisville community. Family and friends gathered to honor his memory with visitation at A. D. Porter & Sons Funeral Home - Downtown, followed by a funeral service where those who loved him shared stories, comfort, and support. The service offered space for quiet reflection and celebration of the relationships that defined him.

Those who wish to remember Ricky are invited to hold his family in their thoughts and prayers. His passing left a profound sense of loss among relatives and friends who recall his place at family gatherings and the care he showed to those closest to him. In remembering Ricky D. Kemp, family members emphasize the bonds he shared as a son, sibling, grandson, and father-to-be, and the lasting place he holds in their hearts.