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1946 - 2010

BORN

1946

DIED

2010

Benny Kemper Obituary

DENISON - Benny Kemper, 63, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010 in Hot Springs, Ark.
Visitation for Benny was from 6 -8 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Bratcher Funeral Home, 401 W. Woodard St., Denison.
Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Chapel on the Hill, Cedarlawn Memorial Park, 5805 Texoma Parkway, Sherman, Texas, with Rev. Roger Spears officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Freddie Peratta, Johnny Griffin, Toot Mathis, Ellis Naifeh, Todd Gooch and Stephen Fulenchek.
Benny was born in Bonham, on Sept. 16, 1946, the son of Rolfe Willis Kemper and Gwendolyn Farmer.
Benny and his father R.W. owned and operated ""The Cowboy Shop"" for many years. Benny graduated from Denison High School in 1965. He enjoyed his years of playing football for the Denison Yellow Jackets. Benny enjoyed spending time with his family, working at the Cowboy Shop, golf and horseracing.
Benny and Linda were married on Sept. 7, 1978 and they cherished 31 years together. Benny and Linda were lifelong partners and shared many happy years together. They enjoyed many happy days together at Oak Lawn in Hot Springs, Ark.
As a father he was always there for his children and grandchildren. He was a strong man with a huge heart. He will be dearly missed by family and a host of friends.
He is survived by his wife Linda; parents Rolfe and Gwendolyn Kemper of Sherman; children Dane Kemper and wife Tammy of Arlington, Carol Kemper of Denison, Natalie (Kemper) Skelton and husband Jeff of Arlington; sister Nancy Elliott of Spartanburg, S.C.; grandchildren, Gabby, Brittany and Nicole Kemper of Arlington, Hailey Hall of the home, J. T. Skelton of Arlington.
You are loved ""morest and mostest.""
Arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Bratcher Funeral Home, 401 W. Woodard St., Denison. For further information, please call the funeral home at (903) 465-2323, or for an online obituary, directions or to leave a condolence, please go to www.bratcherfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Herald Democrat from Mar. 2 to Mar. 5, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Benny Kemper

17 Entries

Vivian McDonald

March 24, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Benny's passing - I just now am seeing the obit on line.
My mother, Nora Smith, used to do his and Rolfe's ironing. They were also her pall bearers at her funeral. I will always have great kind thoughts of Benny.

Chelsea Brooks

March 4, 2010

Hey Popsie,
We miss you so much! Granny and Momma Carol are picking on me this week..but it's okay, I'm giving them until Friday to get it all out. You know I'm tuff. I'm trying so hard to take care of that beautiful grandchild of yours. She's a strong woman. We smile because we think of all the wonderful memories we have shared with you. Keep looking down on us. PS, the weather is beautfil today. Thanks Popsie! I love you.

Laurie (Burchfield)Killian

March 4, 2010

I am really sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with during this time.

BRIAN MCPHERSON

March 3, 2010

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

Lori Thompson

March 3, 2010

Linda: I've only met you and Benny a couple of times in years past in the Cowboy Shop, but my heart and deepest condolences go out to you and your family. May you find peace and comfort in the Lord and may the happy memories bring joy to your hearts.

Becky Diaz

March 3, 2010

Linda and Family, my heart is heavy for your loss. Benny is a great man and will be missed. Hold on to the memories and God will bless you daily thru your grief. I love you all.

Becky (Huntsman) Diaz

Keith Housewright

March 3, 2010

Linda and Family - We are deeply saddened by the loss of your husband. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts. let us know if we can do anything for you.

Keith Housewright
Tessa Littrel
Tim Witt

John & Sherrie Grigg

March 2, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jaci Baze

March 2, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time. Randy Baze & Meredith Offutt

Jerry Hall

March 2, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010

Denise Owens

March 2, 2010

Oh Linda, my heart is broken for you. Such a shock. I think the world of Bennie. The world has lost a great man. I love you and will be thinking about you.

Butch and Janet Floyd

March 2, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Charles Jantzen

March 2, 2010

My condolences and prayers are with you and your family. May the Lord give you strength.

Nancy Clountz-Cooper

March 2, 2010

My prayers will be with you and your family at this time. God Bless You!
Nancy Clountz

Hailey Hall

March 2, 2010

Popsie, You will always be with me no matter where I go from now on. You always have and always will be my hero and my number one man. You were always there when I needed someone the most. I love you morest and mostest. I know you'll always be by my side. Your baby "Dall" will always make you proud. I love you.

March 2, 2010

MY THOUGHTS AN PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME.IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE A LOT OF SWEET MEMORIES.GOD BLESS THE WHOLE FAMILEY. DOLLY MASSIE

Becky Blackburn

March 2, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories be your comfort in the days to come.
Becky and Bob Blackburn

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