Individual Details

Roy Henry "R. H." "Red" Kemper Jr.

(March 28, 1939 - April 20, 2008)

"Roy "Red" "R. H." Henry Kemper Jr., 69, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2008, at his home from multiple sclerosis and COPD. He was born in El Paso, Texas, on March 28, 1939, to Roy and Perrene Kemper and graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1957. He also graduated from New Mexico State University and attended Texas Tech University. Roy was employed by General Telephone Company of the Southwest for 33 years in New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma. He leaves behind his loving wife of 35 years, BernieDean Kemper of San Angelo; daughter Andrea Kemper and partner Syvilla Wynn of Oklahoma City; daughter Renee and husband Jeff Jegelewicz of Oklahoma City; daughter Rose and husband Larry Craig of Roswell, N.M.; son Maurice Menoud of Midland, Texas; son Raymond Menoud of Artesia, N.M.; daughter Brenda Robinson and Dan Dalgliesh of Midland, Texas; daughter Ruth and husband Keith Price of Lovington, N.M.; and sister Pati and brother-in-law John Beatty of Lubbock, Texas. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by father Roy Kemper Sr.; mother Perrene Kemper; father-in-law Tom Sperling; mother-in-law Rose Sperling; and grandson Shawn Craig. The family would like to extend a heart-felt thank you to the loving friends and staff from Hospice and Girling. Their love and compassion has touched our hearts deeply. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, at Johnson's Funeral Home and burial will take place at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, in Roswell, N.M. The family has requested, in lieu of flowers, that memorials be made in the name of Roy Kemper to any Multiple Sclerosis Foundation." (San Angelo Standard Times, San Angelo, Texas, April 22, 1908.)

Events

BirthMarch 28, 1939El Paso, El Paso County, Texas
DeathApril 20, 2008San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas
BurialApril 23, 2008Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico
MarriageBernie Dean

Families

SpouseBernie Dean ( - )
ChildAndrea Kemper ( - )
ChildRenee Kemper ( - )
ChildRose Kemper ( - )
FatherRoy Henry Kemper Sr. (1910 - 1995)
MotherPerrene Brantley (1915 - 1994)
SiblingPati Kemper ( - )