KEMPER-DURAND-Obituary

KEMPER BARTLETT DURAND

Knoxville, Tennessee

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Kemper Bartlett Durand, 73, died Saturday in a chair by the fire. His death was typical of his life: quiet, unassuming, and tidy. Our community has lost a true gentleman. Kemper was a modern scholar with a diverse range of interests and expertise. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather,...

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Lillian, I did not learn of Kemper's death until I received the Chronicle today. I was in NY and no one told me. Please accept my sympathy and know that I am thinking of you.My Best wishes come your way. A.W. Simmons,jr

What an unexpected and unwelcome surprise...my condolences. Tom Gettelfinger

Kemper and I were friends, albeit seperated by 400 miles. I recently sent him a federal case, and he handled it with the flair of a freshman lawyer, and the wit of a genteel Southern gentleman. Kemper was, at all times, Kemper, every day, everytime. We are saddened by his passing and untimely death.

Dear Lillian: I'm so sorry to hear of Kemper's passing. I remember such good times with both of you, especially during the production of "Joseph" at Calvary and the Playhouse. I still have my t-shirt from your party. Your kindnesses were many. Much love to you and your sons.

Lillian
I remember times at Calvary that when I was in some sort of distress. known to the congregation, Kemper made sure to speak to me and give me gentle and soothing words of wisdom. His caring was a gift that I won't soon forget. What a phenomenal couple you two made. I missed you both when you left Calvary. I will make sure to pass on a kindness to someone in his memory.
Ginny Strubing

Continued prayers to the family. Kemper was the the so wonderful, he will be truly missed.
God Bless

Lillian,

Matt and are saddened to learn of Kemper's passing. He was such a phenomenal person and will be missed by so many. We are blessed to have been able to share so many celebrations with the two of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Matt and Jennifer Zinkus

Lillian, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Madison really had grown very fond of Kemper, and all of the Bennetts truly enjoyed meating you both at Madisons graduation.

Oh dear Lillian! You have our deepest sympathy- Kemper was quite a guy- the world needs more like him. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.