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Fred Kemmerlin Obituary

Fred "Kirby" Kemmerlin RIDGEVILLE, SC - Fred Summers Kemmerlin, Jr., 81, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in Ridgeville, SC, only yards from the farm where he was born. He was the widower of Betty Thompson Kemmerlin. Graveside funeral services will be held Saturday, March 26, 2011, at Cummings Chapel Cemetery at 11 o'clock. Friends may call Friday evening from 6 - 8 pm. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Odyssey Hospice of North Charleston, 5965 Core Road, Suite 603, North Charleston, SC 29406. Mr. Kemmerlin was born October 31, 1929, in Ridgeville, SC, a son of Fred S. Kemmerlin, Sr. and Leola Dantzler Kemmerlin. He was the owner and operator of Kemmerlin's Grocery, where his main job was helping people and making them smile. Kirby was always there for his community and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Survivors include his three sons, Fred S. Kemmerlin, III of North Charleston, Tommy N. Kemmerlin (Kendrea), Michael P. Kemmerlin, both of Ridgeville; one brother, Melvin Kemmerlin of Ridgeville; two grandchildren, Michael Jeffrey Kemmerlin and Madeline Kemmerlin; and two special friends, Kelley Copeland Burnup and Roy Beasley. Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 130 West 1st North Street, Summerville, SC 29483. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 24 to Mar. 25, 2011.

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MaryAnne Carter

April 21, 2011

We will all miss you. Lisa Thomas, Sherri Hutto, Bill Hutto Jr., Renee Miller, Megan Thomas, Brian Thomas, Corey Miller, Casey Miller, Steve Miller, and Kody Frain.

MARYANNE CARTER

April 18, 2011

I MISS YOU SO MUCH!!! NO ONE WILL EVER TAKE YOUR PLACE. LOVE YOU!!!

MacKel Maleckar

March 31, 2011

So sorry to hear about Mr. Kemmerlin.

Chris & MacKel Maleckar

Stines, Jean, Pamela,and Chase Muckenfuss

March 31, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of need. Kirby will surely be missed.

Gail Rogers-Lund

March 31, 2011

My heartfelt sympathy to all of you during this sad time. May your memories give you comfort.

Tony Ingram

March 30, 2011

I am sorry to hear about your loss, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Archie Ackerman

March 28, 2011

My deepest sympathies to the Kemmerlin family. I look forward to visiting Kemmerlin's Grocery in Heaven, not far from W.T. Ackerman's Grocery, Starnes' Grocery, Cummings' Grocery and Kinard's Grocery.

Felix & Evelyn Ashe

March 28, 2011

So sorry to hear about the death of Kirby, please know that our thoughts are with you.

Janice Easterling

March 26, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Janice Easterling

March 26, 2011

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

callyt tyler

March 26, 2011

Mr. fred you will be missed. thoughts and prayers go out to your family.

Jane Herndon

March 25, 2011

Blessing to the kemmerlin family in this time of loss.
Jane Herndon

Debbie Pinckney

March 25, 2011

In loving memory of a great man who was a "Uncle" to me. Your kindness will never be forgotten!! You will truly be missed by the "Ridge" community!!

March 25, 2011

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Fred.My deepest sympathy to all of his family. Claude Atmar Rogers

Marcella Edlmann

March 25, 2011

All my thoughts and prayers go out to the Kemmerlin family. I know you will be there for each other. All of you have been a close and strong family. Kirby's memory will live on through you all.
God Bless, Marcella

Odyssey Hospice Family

March 25, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Jill Will

March 25, 2011

To the Kemmerlin family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

ida carter

March 25, 2011

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Billy,Ida Sarah and Danny Carter

Dean Hinson

March 25, 2011

With deepest sympathy and prayers to the Kemmerlin family in their loss.

Donnie&Gwen Creel

March 25, 2011

To The Kemmerlin family.Im so sorry to hear the passing of Mr.Kirby.May God be with you during your time of breavement.God bless.

JEssica Owen

March 25, 2011

Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of Kirby. Sorry for the loss. Red, Jean Ron and Jessica Owen

billy davidson

March 24, 2011

will miss u from the davison family

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