Obituary: Jim Kemp Football 1966-69 – October 2, 2018

Obituary for Jim Kemp

01/16/1948 – 10/02/2018

A loving father, grandfather, brother and friend went to his eternal home on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at the age of 70. Jim loved sports, especially football. He was inducted into the Denham Springs High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2014. Jim also enjoyed spending time on the river. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his two sons, James Kemp and wife Krystal, Kris Kemp; brother, Burt Kemp and wife Lorraine and one grandson, Gunner Kemp. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs on Sunday, October 7, 2018 from 2pm until 5pm. He was preceded in death by his former wife, LaFonda Kemp, and his parents, Clarence and Melva Watts Kemp.

Athletic Network Footnote by Dr. Ed Dugas, with information provided by Mike Mitchell.

Jim was a member of the USL 1966-69 football teams.

Click here for the 1969 Football photo gallery, which includes Jim and his teammates.