Obituaries
Mr. Bobby Brantley Kemp
12/17/1948 - 06/21/2023
Mr. Bobby Brantley Kemp, age 74, of South Hill, died on Wednesday June 21, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Kemp was a long time, well respected English teacher at Park View Senior High School and an active member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Baskerville. Mr. Kemp is survived by his wife, Judy C. Kemp of South Hill; his daughter, Holly Smith of South Hill; his four grandchildren: Noah O’Quinn, Wyatt O’Quinn, Allyson Allgood and Collin Smith; his great-granddaughter, Aaliyah Duncan and his two brothers: Ron Kemp of Midlothian and Martin Kemp of Onancock. Mr. Kemp was preceded in death by his daughter, Heather Kemp. A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday June 24th at 2:00 P.M. in Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory with interment to follow in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends starting at 12:30 until service time in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please consider memorials to Ebenezer Baptist Church, 26800 Highway 47, South Hill, VA 23970 or VCU-CMH Community Hospice. P.O. Box 90, South Hill, VA 23970. Online condolences may be made through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Kemp family.
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Dear Judy, you and your family are in my prayers
Mr
Condolences to the family.
Self
Me Kemp taught me in 10 grade pushed me to my limits and I forever thanked him my prayers and thoughts are with the family fly high Mr Kemp
Formal student
My prayers and condolences goes out to the family of a great man may you find peace and comfort
Pastor
I offer my deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers of sympathy and comfort to Mrs. Kemp and the rest of the Kemp family during your season of loss. Mr. Kemp brought the best out of me (Class of ‘82) and so many of my PVSH alumni. He will be deeply missed but certainly not forgotten. “…Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Psalm 30:5 (KJV)
Rev.. Dr..
Rest in peace. Bob
My deepest condolences to the Kemp family. Mr. Kemp pushed me to be my best as well. He was an excellent teacher. Class of ’77
To Coach
I offer my condolences and prayers of sympathy and comfort to Mrs. Kemp and family. Coach Kemp is what i called him
You taught me determination.
You gave me the skills
to persist in life’s game,
and for that I always will
give thanks for you
and look back and boast
that I had the privilege
of calling you coach.
RIP coach ( Class of 1993)
Student
Rip Mr Kemp
Friend
Ms.Judy and family..All of us from The Medicine Shoppe are so sorry for the loss of Mr. Kemp….Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers..We have enjoyed being in contact with him for many years..He is already missed and will never be forgotten…We love all of you ..Praying for peace,comfort,and strength…RIP Mr. Kemp,with your sweet Heather…
Sincere condolences to all the family.
To the Kemp Family,
I would like to express my deepest condolences on the passing of Mr. Bob Kemp. Firstly, I want to extend my sincere gratitude to you for sharing him with me and countless others, allowing him to provide a service that is often underrated and overlooked: teaching. Mr. Kemp was an exceptional teacher and a remarkable individual.
I am grateful for the opportunity to have been his student and to have benefited from his wisdom and guidance. He had a profound impact on my life, both as a student and as an adult. I cherish the memories of our open discussions about life’s journey, and I am grateful for the advice he provided me during those conversations.
Mr. Kemp’s passion for teaching and his dedication to his students was truly remarkable. His ability to inspire and motivate others was a testament to his exceptional character. His presence in the classroom and his mentorship made a lasting impression on me and many others.
During this difficult time, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find strength, comfort, and solace in the cherished memories of Mr. Kemp’s life and the positive impact he had on so many. He will be deeply missed.
Semper Fi, Sir. May God bless and keep the Kemp family.
With heartfelt sympathy and profound respect,
Todd Phillips
My heartfelt condolences to the Kemp family. Mr. Kemp was a challenging and dedicated educator who prepared me well for the rigors of writing in college. He was one of Park View’s best!
Lynnette Hensley Koster (Class of 1988)
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