Ted Kempthorn 56 of Akron passed away peacefully on Thursday March 31 2011. He was preceded in death by his father David C. Kempthorn. Ted is survived by his loving wife of 25 years Donna Kempthorn (Kaiser); brother Jim (Debbie) Kempthorn; sister Joan (Tom) Hoyer; mother-in-law Betty Kaiser; sister-in-laws Nancy May Cathy (Richard) Beahn; nieces and nephews Amber and Morgan Kempthorn; Maureen Chris and Erin May; and Kaitlyn and Eric (Nicole) Beahn. Ted was an awesome carpenter - known for his detail work. He was a devoted NASCAR fan enjoyed riding his motorcycle loved running his trains and will be missed by his dog Ceasar. Funeral Services will be held on Monday April 4 at 7 PM at Hummel Funeral Home COPLEY 3475 Copley RD. Friends may call at Hummel Funeral Home COPLEY from 4-7 PM on Monday. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of VNS 3358 Ridgewood RD Akron OH 44333.