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William Kemp Obituary

William L. Kemp VIRGINIA BEACH - William L. Kemp, 78, went to be with the Lord April 21, 2010. Mr. Kemp was an active member of Kempsville Baptist. He retired from Nations Bank in 1991. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Diane C. Kemp; one son, Willam Kemp Jr.; two daughters, Terry Komornik and Peggy Beaton; a brother, Elton Kemp; and seven grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today, April 22, at Smith and Williams, Kempsville Chapel. A graveside service will be held Friday at Rosewood Memorial at 11 a.m. A memorial service will follow at noon in Kempsville Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sentara Hospice. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 22, 2010.

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Eddy Snead

April 24, 2010

Aunt Diane,
May the fond memories of Uncle Bill, hold us and keep us, until we meet him again one day in Heaven. God truly blessed me with a great Aunt & Uncle!

Esther Paulson

April 23, 2010

Terry, I'm so sorry about the passing of your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts.

April 23, 2010

Terry, I'm very sorry about the passing of your Dad. You and your family are in my thoughts. Esther Paulson (Virginia Beach, VA)

Sheila Bickers

April 23, 2010

Diane,
Mike spoke very highly of Mr. Kemp, and thought the world of him. I believe he saw him not long ago. We hope the memories will bring you comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Blessings - Mike & Sheila Bickers

Sandy Gallup

April 23, 2010

Terry - you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry for your loss.

Nancy Storey

April 22, 2010

Diane, I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. You are in my prayers.

Penny Cartwright

April 22, 2010

Terry, may you and your family's loss be filled with the loving memmories of your father. My prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. God will be there with you to help get through it. Then time will begin to heal your sorrow.

Carl Tennefoss

April 22, 2010

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Billy. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Carl M. Tennefoss

Susan LeGault

April 22, 2010

Terry, I am so sorry to hear of the pasing of your father. You and your family are in my prayers.

Daniel Bergey

April 22, 2010

Dorcas and I would like to send our prayers and love to the Kemp family during this time of loss and sadness. While I do have some memories of my own as a young boy, the greatest joy and blessing was to see Dad and Mom laugh and enjoy the cousin gatherings. May God comfort you and give you peace. Daniel Bergey

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