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Frank Hempel Obituary
He was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1923. Having a life long passion for the ocean, he served as a lifeguard on the beaches of Margate, N.J., and later served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific. He was a long standing member of Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church.
Bud was preceded in death by his loving wife, Doris Hempel, and son, Rick Hempel.
He is survived by his four children, eight grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.
A memorial service and celebration of Bud's life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Ocean Drive Presbyterian Church.
Please sign a guest book www.msfh.net and at TheSunNews.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to, The American Lung Association, 1941 Savage Rd., Suite 200-A, Charleston, SC 29407-4789.
McMillan-Small Funeral Home of Myrtle Beach is serving the family.
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Brian Keene
February 6, 2024
What a great grandfather, and role model he was. I cought a 5 ft. Shark with him when I was 15 years old.
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