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| SAMUEL KEMPT, born May 23, 1928, to Henry and Emma Kempt in Sunset, Louisiana, died Match 2, 2005. In 1955 he became one of the first ten African Americans who broke racial boundaries by joining the Houston Fire Department, starting out as a Pump arid Ladderman. Through the years, he rose through the ranks to the position of Chauffeur. He retired from the City of Houston Fire Department in 1982 after 28 Years of Service. His wife, Vivian D. Kempt preceded Sam in death. He is survived by his children, Patricia Limbrick (Donald), Donna Kempt, Samuel A. Kempt (Antoinette) and William S. Kempt (Jamale); Grandchildren, Donald Limbrick II, Jason Limbrick, Daniel Limbrick, Vivian S. Kempt, Deanna Kempt, Elaena Kempt, Siblings; Harry Kempt, Mary Anderson, Catherine Craft (Johnnie Lee), Louise Eaglin, Murl Fontenot and Irene Kempt, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 7-9:55 a.m., Tues., 3/8/05 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1401 Fidelity, Houston, TX. Funeral Services will follow immediately after the visitation at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Houston National Cemetery. |
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Austin Pevy. Kennada,
84, passed away on Feb 18, 2007 born Sept 18, 1922 in Lockridge, Texas to
parents David W. and Maudie A. Harrell Kennada of Tennessee. He was a
World War II Vet. serving with the 36th Division, Army "T-Patchers". He
was a P.O.W. survivor, 17 months in Germany. He was a member of Houston
VFW Post 581. He began his career with the Houston Fire Fighters/Fire
Prevention in 1956. He retired Chief of Inspectors, Houston Fire Dept in
1983. Survived by brother Grover H. (Mickey) Kennada, sister Leodell
Foster, niece Cathleen Kennada, niece Cynthia Averrett Nieto & husband
Frank Nieto, nephew Jack C. Averrett III & wife Ruby G. Averrett, all of
Houston. Viewing to be held Thursday Feb 22, 2 pm til 9 pm in the main
chapel, Forest Park Lawndale. Service to be held Friday Feb 23, 11 am in
main chapel with burial following. Forest Park Lawndale, 6900 Lawndale
Ave, Houston, Texas.
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Carl P. Kent, 81, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2005. Graveside Services will be held 12:00 noon, Thursday, May 12, 2005 at Rosewood Memorial Park. |
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Norman Kiesewetter Sr., passed away on 10/3/2009 surrounded by his family in Houston, TX. He was preceded in death by his father Norman H. Kiesewetter mother Peggy Ercanbrach Kiesewetter, sister Mary Byers and nephew Bobby Key. He was honorably retired for the U.S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer. He retired for the City of Houston as an Arson Investigator as well as retired from the Pasadena Fire Department and a reserved peace officer for the City of La Porte. He is survived by his loving family; daughter Scarlett Ward and husband Brad, sons; Norman Jr. and wife Nicole, James and wife Angela and Wallace, sisters; Linda Walker, Deborah Hensley and Candace Atkins and Aunt Betty Landing. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 4 nieces, 2 nephews as well as 4 great nieces and 12 great nephews. Visitation on Wednesday, October 7th, from 4-9 pm at American Heritage, Chapel. Funeral service on Thursday, October 8th at the funeral home chapel at 10:00 a.m. Interment at the Houston National |
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The family of Rodger Kendrick has requested that the pension fund announce the following information pertaining to Mr. Kendrick's funeral services: A funeral service will be held at the Crowder Funeral Home (851 FM 517 W. and Hwy. 646, Dickinson, TX 281-337-1515)on November 18, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A burial service will be held at 12 p.m. on November 18th at Forest Park East Funeral Home and Cemetery (21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, TX 281-332-3111). |
ROY
KOY JR., 76, passed away August 16, 2010 in Huffman, Texas. Roy served
proudly for the Houston Fire Department for 33 years. He was also
affiliated with numerous other organizations. He was a 32nd degree mason
and a Provost Guard for the Shriners for 50 years. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Hilda Faye Koy and his son, Craig Alan Koy. Roy is
survived by his son, Kevin Koy and wife Melissa; grandchildren, Connor and
Megan Koy; brother, Glen Koy and wife Janice; sister, Beverly Koy;
numerous friends and brothers and sisters of the Houston Fire Department.
A visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., Friday, August 20, 2010 at
Rosewood Funeral Home, Humble, Tx. Funeral Services will be held 12:00
p.m., Saturday, August 21, 2010 at the Rosewood Funeral Home Chapel with
Pastor Jon Stouffer officiating. Graveside services will follow at Forest
Park Lawndale.
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JOHN P.
KELLY, retired Houston
Firefighter, born September 1, 1937,
passed away August 7, 2010 at the age of 72.He is survived by his beloved
wife, Dale Kelly; daughters, Denise Luman and husband Bill; Theresa Murry
and husband James; sons, Michael Kelly and wife Shirley and Kevin Kelly
and wife Cindy; grandchildren, Greg and John Luman, Ashley Mead, Jennifer
Gonzales, Brian Murry, Jaclyn and Taylor Kelly, Mandy and Misty Kelly;
great grandchildren, Aaron Luman, Madeline and Max Luman, Mallory and Nate
Mead, Mia, Marron, Matthew and Madeline Gonzales, Issac and Marcello
Barbosa; step- granddaughter, Christina Bouche and husband Andrew; step-
grandson Daniel Wier and wife Chelsa; step- great grandchildren, Chase,
Maris, Liam, Dexter and Finnegan Bouche and Leona Wier.A Celebration of
Life service will be held at 11:30 am, Saturday, August 14, 2010 in the
Chapel of Kingwood Funeral Home. We invite you to share your thoughts and
fond memories with our family at
www.kingwoodfuneralhome.com
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