Kemp, Walter Jr. – born October 8, 1947 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the union of Mildred and Walter Kemp, Sr. He attended Beardsley Jr. High and Austin High School. He served in the US Marine Corp, 2nd Division 1st Platoon with medals and honors. After 14 years, he retired from Knox County School System. Preceded in death by parents, two brothers, one sister and a devoted friend. Survived by his daughters: Connie, Tonya, Wendy (Vernon) and Kerri (Mac); sons, Alan and LaQuan; three grandchildren; one great granddaughter; sisters: Sheila (Charles) and Vicky (Gregory); brother, James; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with the funeral service to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel. Pastor Steve Simpson o fficiating. Interment to immediately follow at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, John Sevier Hwy.
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God Bless The Loving Kemp family. Prayers for your comfort. Walt Is with his Loving parents and an Angel looking over his Family. Especially His Little sis Vicky who was so devoted to his care.
Simone and Bill Cantrell
To the First Lady of Grace Memorial Baptist Church & the Kemp Family:
“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those who are crushed in spirit.” ~ Psalms 34:18 NLT
Our deepest condolences to every family member and friend that has been touched by “Jr.’s” life.
We pray comfort and peace during your time of bereavement.
Love,
Sis. Caraway
To Sheila, Pastor Cofield and the Kemp Family GOD is still on the throne and Walter is in the arms of God and everthing is alright
now, he is having a shouting good time with Mom and Dad in Heaven and all is well with his soul May God bless and keep you all
together now and always
Yours in Christ,
Deaconess Delores Bowman
Grace Momorial Bapist Church
Washington, D .C.
My most sincere sympathy to the Kemp family. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.
To First Lady Sheila Coflield and the Kemp Family
The Missionary Ministry of the Grace Memorial Baptist Church of Washington, DC, extends to you our deepest sympathy on the passing of your loved one. Please know that we love you and will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Patricia Ferguson, President
Rev. Charles G. Cofield, Pastor
Sending my deepest sympathy and condolences to the Kemp family. Just look to the hills from where comes your help, your help comes from the LORD who made the heavens and the earth. God bless and keep you is my prayer.
With deepest sympathy. May God give you the strength to hold onto his unchanging hand. The lost of a love one is hard to bear, but always remember the good times you shared with him. Hold onto his memory.
God Bless You and Family.
Connie and Wendy,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We know that this transition for your father was not an easy one, but we know that you both know that God does not make mistakes and that “all things work together for good to those who love the Lord.”
Our prayers are with you.
Foster Chapel
Sending our condolences to the “KEMP” family.
Sheila ,you and your family have our deepest condolences on the loss of your brother. It is never easy saying goodbye to one that we love but our Heavenly Father will never put more on us that we can bear. Hold on to his hand and surround yourself with his love. With each passing day your heart will mend. Be blessed
LOVE YOU!!!