Herbert Kemp

Herbert "Sir Herb" Kemp Age 70 Years Hatchet Bay Eleuthera, Bahamas 
departed this life at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Friday, March 28, 1997.

Herbert was born at Current Eleuthera, Bahamas on Tuesday, October 26, 1926. 
This baby boy was handsome and charming and his kindly looks attracted the people of Current. 
He grew up to be a quiet and gentle child. Later Herbert's parents decided to seek employment, 
so they moved to Hatchet Bay with their children, including Herbert.

Herbert received his early education at the Hatchet Bay All-Age School, 
now the P. A. Gibson All-Age School. After leaving school like all young men, 
he went and sought employment. He was employed by the Harrisville Company, 
he was a good farmer and loved farming.

Herbert lived a very quiet and simple life and was loved by the people of 
Hatchet Bay and by whomever he came in contact. He was known for his 
jokes he would always make you laugh, even if you didn't want to. 
He was affectionately called "Sir Herb", by his friends and "Uncle Herb" by 
his nephews and nieces.

He was a member of St. Mark's Methodist Church, Sir Herb took part in 
concerts in the various churches and was also invited to entertain at a 
Revival Service on the Hatchet Bay Park, were he played on his harmonica.

Herbert is preceded in death by his:
Father: Zaccheus I Kemp;
Mother: Tamar Kemp;

The Radiance of this "Opal of A Gem" will always glow in the hearts of his:
One Son: Zaccheus Wellington Kemp II (Agnes );
Six Grandchildren: Joanna Ernest, Tasha Munroe, Orlinie Brown, Delorise, Charline and Otis Kemp;
Six Great Grandchildren: Terel and Amanda Kemp, Darron and Dario Brown, Sasha Munroe and Everica Ernest;
Three Sisters: Winifred Williams, Gwendolyn Paul (Leonard) and Rev. Rhona Farrington (Rev Cladwell Sr.);
Sixteen Nephews: Freddie, Michael, Walt, Valdo and Cladwell Farrington Jr., Pat and Thaddeus Paul, Kenneth, 
Barry and Tiny Sands, Troy Hanna, Omar Grey, Al and Collins Kemp, James Isaacs Sr.  and Collins Darville;
Twelve Nieces: Evangelist Madge Kemp-Hunt, Vernita Grey, Lydia Ferguson, 
Evangelist Arlene Isaacs of Governors Harbour Eleuthera, Claudimae Farrington, Lynn Julioca, Hattie Alleyne, 
Sandra of Freeport and Beverly Kemp, Lavern Woods and Brenda Pierre of Current;
Seven Grand Nephews: James Isaacs Jr., Datus, Darrius and Earl Haggin, Clyde Bethel, 
Bernis Ranger Jr. and Donio Woods;
Eighteen Grand Nieces: Keit, Christine Sands, Louise Knowles, Sparky Grey, Silva Woods, 
Bernadette Hanna, Jasmine and Jamasies Isaacs, Valderie and Sharline Kemp, Monique Rolle, 
Earlene Haggin, Britt, Raquel, Tiffany and Keisha Ferguson and Decota Dean;
Three Grandsons-in-law: James Munroe, Sidney Brown and Eric Ernest;
Many other loving family and friends including: Valaria Kelly, Veronica McCardy, 
Florence Scavella, Eddilee, Eric, Cheryl, Josephine and Vera Johnson, Mytis Farrington, 
Rhona Bethel, Tericetta Carey, Wellington Cambridge, Henry Wood, Campbell Dean and their families, 
St. Mark's Methodist Church, the Culmer and people of Red Dirt Bottom and their families.
Special Thanks To: Nurses Albury, Minus, Julian and Prince Hepburn, 
Staff of Social Services and the Hatchet Bay Clinic.