William "Bill" Kempster

William “Bill” Kempster, age 83 of Forest City, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 at his residence.

Bill was born Sunday, June 23, 1940 in Crystal City, Missouri to the late Lena Bell Posey Kempster. He worked as a Die Caster for General Electric in Hendersonville for twenty-five years before retirement. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time on his computer.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a sister, Patty Ann Kempster and a brother, Bobby Kempster.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of forty-seven years, Cheri Kempster; son, William Keith Kempster of Laurens, SC; daughter, Samantha Jakubowski (Nick) of Hendersonville, NC; sister, Mary Kempster; grandchildren, Khloie Jakubowski, Loreli Jakubowski, Laura Kempster, Kristina Kempster, Damon Kempster, William Steven Conner and seven great-grandchildren.

 No formal services will be conducted.