William “Bill” Kemp, 86, of Beaumont died September 17, 2004 at his residence. A native of Fort Worth, Texas and resident of Beaumont since 1946, Bill was founder and owner of Bell and Hagan Fence. He served in the United States Air Force during World War II.
His wife of sixty-three years, Marguerite; and his daughter, Anne Cherry Barrilleaux, preceded him in death. Bill is survived by his sons, Perry Kemp of Beaumont and David Kemp and his wife Joyce of Lumberton; sisters, Pearl Stingle of Houston and Ollie Belle Bertrand of Tyler; seven grandchildren, Tressa, Karol Anne, Haley, Tina Kay, Zandra, Crystal, and Diane; and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 19, 2004 at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont followed by burial at Magnolia Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends was on Saturday evening, September 18, 2004 at the Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 2909 W. Holcombe Road, Houston, Texas 77025.
