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Gerald Kemp Obituary

Gerald Kemp, Jr. York, SC - Gerald H. Kemp, Jr. 82, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 12, 2017 from 6-8PM at the home of Jerry and Cristi Kemp, 706 Sagrada Dr. York, SC 29745 and on Saturday, January 13, 2017 from 3-5PM at Bratton Funeral Home. Born in Mercersburg, PA, Gerald was the son of the late Gerald H. Kemp, Sr. and Ameila Hummer Kemp. He attended the University of Alabama in 1953 of which he has been a loyal fan ever since. He served as the Athletic Director at Johnson and Wales Culinary School of Charleston and was a Regional Director for Mended Hearts. Gerald is survived by his wife, Lillian Ruddle Kemp of York, sons, Gerald H. Kemp. III (Cristi) of York, Robert L. Kemp (Lisa) of Goose Creek, Mark D. Kemp (Angie) of Summerville, Matthew A. Kemp (Angi) of Mt. Pleasant, sisters, Louis Drury, Pat Houser, nine grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by his son, Brian Scott Kemp, and brother, Neil Kemp. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mended Hearts Chapter 289 of Rock Hill at 222 South Herlong Ave. Rock Hill, SC 29732 and to any other charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.brattonfuneralhome.com. Bratton Funeral Home in York is serving the Kemp family. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2018.

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January 29, 2018

Heartfelt condolences to the family of Gerald Kemp, Jr. I knew Gerald as a young lad in Mercersburg, PA, where his older brother, Neil, was my best friend throughout public school and later, the best man in my wedding in Columbus, Ohio in 1955. My recollections of the Kemp family are fond indeed, and I visited in their home often. Special greetings to sisters Louise and Patricia. From William Rock, 727 Rosalind Dr., Bowling Green, Ohio.

Paula Blackwell

January 13, 2018

Prayers to the Kemp family and all of the lives that Mr. Kemp touched along the way. He was a true servant for the young people of York County as well as the lives that he touched at PMC.
I pray for peace for his sweet family today and in the coming days.

Evelyn Johnsey

January 13, 2018

Gerald Kemp has been one of my favorite people from the first day I met him. He leaves a great legacy to his family, friends, and the community of York. He will be greatly missed by everyone who was fortunate to know him. My prayers are for Lil and his family.

Lester Terry

January 12, 2018

Sorry to hear of Gerald passing,we had many tennis matches and was a good friend.He will be missed.

Candy Steinberg

January 11, 2018

My Uncle Gerald was a father figure, when mine was absent. He always had words of wisdom for me through out my high school years. He even was the one I wanted to walk me down the Isle. He was a special person and I loved him very much! I just hope he and Nana are having a big, big hug! Love to all the Kemps.

Chris and Herb Carobine

January 11, 2018

So sorry for the Kemp family loss. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

Bonnie Davis

January 11, 2018

Sonny and myself Bonnie Davis would like to say that Gerald was one of a kind of a man...we have known him and Lill for many years and have grown to love both of them and their family...Lil if there is anything at all that we can do for you PLEASE let us know...we love you and we are praying for GOD to reach down his everloving arms and enfold both you and your family up and give you peace ...

randy may

January 11, 2018

prayers to your family

Eileen Wenger

January 11, 2018

My deepest sympathy to the family, I am a cousin of; as we called him, "little Baby Gerald", he was so cute, funny and a great personality. I lost touch with him over the years with the miles between us. Know he will be missed. Love and blessings, Eileen {scott}

Jim Gregory

January 11, 2018

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Kemp family.

"...neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God"

Tim and Ida Hall

January 11, 2018

Sadly missed.

January 11, 2018

ROLL TIDE ROLL

Phil Sutsko

January 11, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May he rest in peace.

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