LAWRENCE DALE KEMMER age 85 of Grassy Cove passed away March 28, 2020. He was born September 29, 1934 in Cumberland County, TN the son of John Litton Sr. and Mary Bristow Kemmer. He worked many years as an officer with the Roane County Sheriff's Dept. and the Rockwood Police Dept. He then retired after several years as a security officer with TVA.

He is survived by his loving wife- Katherine Kemmer of Grassy Cove, daughters- Marilyn Clifton and her husband Mike of Rockwood, TN and Kathy Marney and her husband Mike of Kingston, TN, brother- Robert Kemmer of Grassy Cove, sisters- Pauline Buchanan of Crossville, TN and Norma Patterson and her husband Al of Crossville, TN, grandchildren- Valerie McWhorter and husband Ivan, Adam Miller and wife Dianna, Laura Collett and Joe Collett and wife Amber and great grandchildren- Ava McWhorter, Allie McWhorter, Abigail McWhorter, Dani Miller and River Miller.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother- John Litton Kemmer Jr and sister- Ruth Robbins.

Graveside services will be held Monday March 30, 2020 at 1pm at Grassy Cove Cemetery. Pastor Don Haston and Pastor Gary Robbins will officiate.