Harold Kemp

Mr. Harold Otto Kemp was born on March 1, 1941 to Gladys Mae Brooks and Lewis Kemp Sr. in Des Moines, Iowa.

Harold was educated in the Des Moines Public School System, graduating from North High School in 1959.

Harold married Vera Roberta Wheels and they’ve enjoyed 56 years of union, and were blessed with three girls: Karla, Kandace, and Kimberly. Harold very much enjoyed jazz and blues, dabbling in playing the organ, listening to the news, and playing basketball. He enjoyed driving, and spent much time transporting family and grandkids.

Quietly sleeping away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the age of 78, he was surrounded by family.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Kenneth, Louis Jr, Robert, and Russell, daughter Karla Ruth Renee Kemp, and greatgranddaughter Aubree' Denise Nelson.

Harold leaves to cherish his memories, wife Vera, two daughters: Kandace and Kimberly (Terrance) Cheeks, 3 sisters, Shirley Reese of Kansas City, Mo., Marlene (Willie) Wesley, and Evelyn Taylor of Des Moines, four grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and acquaintances.

Visitation will be held from 4-5PM, with funeral service at 5PM, Monday, February 24, 2020 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.

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