MARVIN W. KAMP

Marvin Wayne Kamp, 89, of Connelly Springs, NC passed away on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026 at Amorem Hospice following a period of declining health.
Marvin was born Oct. 27, 1936 in Wright County to the late Henry Kamp and Connie Jacobson Kamp. Throughout his life he worked primarily in the construction industry and served honorably in the US Army National Guard. Marvin was a member of Augustana Lutheran Church in Hickory, NC. During his active years he enjoyed biking, camping, hiking and volunteering. At the age of 86, he was part of a four-man team, competing as Team Padrini, and won the North Carolina State Bocce Tournament. He enjoyed watching the Iowa Hawkeyes and spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Merrillyn Phoenix Kamp; sisters, Henretta Ayres and Barbara Faltinson; and brother, Vernon Kamp.
He is survived by his son, Jeff Kamp (Gentry); daughters, Melinda Wallrichs (Tom), and Alicia Kirkpatrick (Steve); grandchildren, Megan Wallrichs (Jake Hirschhorn), Glen Herring (Kalyn), Jessica Holmes (Chris), Stephanie Nauman (Tyler), Lauren Giese (Tyler), Anna Kamp, and Cody Kamp (Savannah); and great grandchildren, Ariella, Marina, Luna, Arizona, Mackenzie, Walker, Shiloh, and Corinne. Also surviving is his sister, Joan Baldwin, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 4 p.m. in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with Rev. Slice Penny officiating.
Memorials may be made to Abernethy Memorial United Methodist Church at 960 Malcolm Blvd., Connelly Springs, NC 28612 or to Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church at 1523 16th Street Southeast, Hickory, NC 28602.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.