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Claude Kemp

May 25, 1956 ~ June 4, 2023

Born in: Gilmer, Texas
Resided in: Lone Star, Texas

Claude Mack Kemp was born May 25, 1956 in Gilmer, Texas to Louis and Lula Fisher Kemp. He married Pollett O’Gilbert Kemp and they made their home in Lone Star, Texas. Claude retired from Lone Star Steel after 40 years of service in the finishing department. He loved to hunt and enjoyed being outdoors. Claude was a member of Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church where he served as treasurer.

Claude was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Lula Kemp; brother, Joe Kemp; and nephew, Christopher Kemp.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Pollett Kemp of Lone Star; son, Tony (Crystal) Kemp of Daingerfield; daughters, Shiandra Kemp of Daingerfield, Latonia Lee-Davis of Dallas; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray and Jessie Kemp of Lone Star, Tony and Bertha Kemp of Houston; sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Elton Williams of Cleveland, Texas; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Services for Mr. Kemp will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Wallick Chapel Christian Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Pilgrim Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Ore City. Mr. Kemp will lie in state from 12:00 noon until 7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Services

Funeral Ceremony: June 17, 2023 11:00 am

Wallick Chapel Christian Church
910 N Peters S
Daingerfield, Tx 75638


Cemetery:

Mt. Pilgrim Cemetery
830 Hwy 155
Avinger , Texas 75630


In State: June 16, 2023 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Reeder-Davis Funeral Home - Ore City
109 Highway 259
Ore City, TX 75683

(903) 968-0539
https://www.reeder-davis.com/

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  1. Candle 2He was so loved and will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Rest in peace Claude!

  2. Candle 2I’m so sorry Shi. My prayers are with you as always. I’m only a phone call away. Love you!

  3. Candle 8My condolences to my niece Shi and the family, may the grace of God comfort you with love and peace.

  4. Polly, my sweet angel, I am so sorry to hear of Claude’s passing. May your precious memories carry you through this time of grieving. Love and prayers

  5. Dearest Polly, Nothing I can say will ease your pain, but I am forever sorry for losing someone as special as your Claude. May God’s peace comfort you and your Family during this difficult time.
    Sending you my Love,
    L

  6. Candle 2My condolences and prayers to the Kemp family. Ms. Shi I’m praying that God will strength you to endure now and the days to come🙏🏾

  7. Candle 5Claude is a childhood friend and a coworker of my husband John and will be truly missed and to the family look to the Lord for comfort only God and time will help see you all through I am sooo sorry for your loss God Bless 👏👏🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️

  8. Candle 1Claude, you have always been the BEST. The best husband to my Aunt Judy Jimmerson, The best father, the best son and the best friend.

    Praying for the family ❤️🙏🏾❤️

    Rest easy Unk, you have been faithful. Get your reward 🙌🏾❤️


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