Henry Kevin James Kemp, 56, of Burgaw passed from his earthly life on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at his home.

He was born September 28, 1957 in England and was the son of Andrea Kemp of England and the late Henry Hubert Brian Kemp.

Surviving in addition to his mother is his wife, Kelli Kemp; brother, Nigel Kemp and his partner, Mandy of England; sisters, Penny Wilkinson and her husband, Steven and Mandy Manning and her husband, Richard all of England; step-daughter, Amanda McCluskey and her husband, Phillip; step-granddaughter, Madison McCluskey; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ralph and Diane Davis. Kevin was a wonderful uncle to Kylie-Ellen, Oliver, Millie, Amy, Craig, Kieran and Sean and great uncle to Matilda Grace.

As a young man in England, Kevin served honorably as a petty officer in the Royal Navy. He retired as a Lieutenant with Pender County Sheriff's Department and after retirement he continued working part-time with the sheriff's department.

Not only did Kevin love his family, but he was a good and true friend. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed sailing and zipping along on his motorcycle. His friendly smile, feisty sense of humor, and compassion for others will be treasured and remembered.

A memorial service will be at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at Watha United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Fedoronko and the Rev. Dick Bowie officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the memorial service.

Services and burial will be in Lawns Cemetery, Essex, England at a later date.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.



Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.

A memorial service will be at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at Watha United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Fedoronko and the Rev. Dick Bowie officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the memorial service.