Kemp Bernard Clemen, age 98 of Nokesville, Virginia died Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at English Meadows Senior Living Community, Warrenton, Virginia, surrounded by his son and three daughters.
Kemp was a graduate of Osbourn High School, Manassas. Kemp served in Europe as an Army Medic during WWII, after completing his medic school training in Beaumont, Texas. He returned home on the Queen Elizabeth II as the war ended, and married his Beloved Ruby Jones, wife of 61 years. Kemp and Ruby loved the land that made up 232 acers of Tumbledown Farm, on which they raised a family of four, and provided a home, care, and guidance for countless other family members and friends, during their time together.
Kemp’s passion for the outdoors, agriculture, and his faith, enabled him to farm for more than 60 years. As one of the founders of Prince William Veterans Farm Club, organizers and promoters of The Prince William County Fair, (1949), Kemp knew the importance of educating people about farming and agriculture. He supported and encouraged youth participation in the educational programs…. Future Farmers of America and 4H. Over many years, he welcomed numerous student classes to his dairy farm and considered it an honor to be a part of teaching young men and women the value of local farming and its benefits around the world.
Kemp was a lifelong member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Nokesville, Va. where he was Chair of the Administrative Board for 19 years. He also contributed to Asbury’s Christian Education programs, serving as Lay Leader and Sunday School Teacher over several decades.
Kemp was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby (Jones); parents, Theodore and Alice (Wray) Clemen: three brothers and one sister. He is survived by four children, Catherine Clemen of Warrenton, VA., Linda Simms of Nokesville, VA., son, Burnard Clemen of Ford, VA. and Lillian Jacobs of The Plains, VA, and sister Tracy Robertson, Manassas,VA.
Kemp is remembered by all who knew him, for his honesty, and helping his neighbors unconditionally.
Kemp was a graduate of Osbourn High School, Manassas. Kemp served in Europe as an Army Medic during WWII, after completing his medic school training in Beaumont, Texas. He returned home on the Queen Elizabeth II as the war ended, and married his Beloved Ruby Jones, wife of 61 years. Kemp and Ruby loved the land that made up 232 acers of Tumbledown Farm, on which they raised a family of four, and provided a home, care, and guidance for countless other family members and friends, during their time together.
Kemp’s passion for the outdoors, agriculture, and his faith, enabled him to farm for more than 60 years. As one of the founders of Prince William Veterans Farm Club, organizers and promoters of The Prince William County Fair, (1949), Kemp knew the importance of educating people about farming and agriculture. He supported and encouraged youth participation in the educational programs…. Future Farmers of America and 4H. Over many years, he welcomed numerous student classes to his dairy farm and considered it an honor to be a part of teaching young men and women the value of local farming and its benefits around the world.
Kemp was a lifelong member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Nokesville, Va. where he was Chair of the Administrative Board for 19 years. He also contributed to Asbury’s Christian Education programs, serving as Lay Leader and Sunday School Teacher over several decades.
Kemp was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby (Jones); parents, Theodore and Alice (Wray) Clemen: three brothers and one sister. He is survived by four children, Catherine Clemen of Warrenton, VA., Linda Simms of Nokesville, VA., son, Burnard Clemen of Ford, VA. and Lillian Jacobs of The Plains, VA, and sister Tracy Robertson, Manassas,VA.
Kemp is remembered by all who knew him, for his honesty, and helping his neighbors unconditionally.
Kemp Bernard Clemen, age 98 of Nokesville, Virginia died Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at English Meadows Senior Living Community, Warrenton, Virginia, surrounded by his son and three daughters.
Kemp was a graduate of Osbourn High School, Manassas. Kemp served in Europe as an Army Medic during WWII, after completing his medic school training in Beaumont, Texas. He returned home on the Queen Elizabeth II as the war ended, and married his Beloved Ruby Jones, wife of 61 years. Kemp and Ruby loved the land that made up 232 acers of Tumbledown Farm, on which they raised a family of four, and provided a home, care, and guidance for countless other family members and friends, during their time together.
Kemp’s passion for the outdoors, agriculture, and his faith, enabled him to farm for more than 60 years. As one of the founders of Prince William Veterans Farm Club, organizers and promoters of The Prince William County Fair, (1949), Kemp knew the importance of educating people about farming and agriculture. He supported and encouraged youth participation in the educational programs…. Future Farmers of America and 4H. Over many years, he welcomed numerous student classes to his dairy farm and considered it an honor to be a part of teaching young men and women the value of local farming and its benefits around the world.
Kemp was a lifelong member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Nokesville, Va. where he was Chair of the Administrative Board for 19 years. He also contributed to Asbury’s Christian Education programs, serving as Lay Leader and Sunday School Teacher over several decades.
Kemp was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby (Jones); parents, Theodore and Alice (Wray) Clemen: three brothers and one sister. He is survived by four children, Catherine Clemen of Warrenton, VA., Linda Simms of Nokesville, VA., son, Burnard Clemen of Ford, VA. and Lillian Jacobs of The Plains, VA, and sister Tracy Robertson, Manassas,VA.
Kemp is remembered by all who knew him, for his honesty, and helping his neighbors unconditionally.
Kemp was a graduate of Osbourn High School, Manassas. Kemp served in Europe as an Army Medic during WWII, after completing his medic school training in Beaumont, Texas. He returned home on the Queen Elizabeth II as the war ended, and married his Beloved Ruby Jones, wife of 61 years. Kemp and Ruby loved the land that made up 232 acers of Tumbledown Farm, on which they raised a family of four, and provided a home, care, and guidance for countless other family members and friends, during their time together.
Kemp’s passion for the outdoors, agriculture, and his faith, enabled him to farm for more than 60 years. As one of the founders of Prince William Veterans Farm Club, organizers and promoters of The Prince William County Fair, (1949), Kemp knew the importance of educating people about farming and agriculture. He supported and encouraged youth participation in the educational programs…. Future Farmers of America and 4H. Over many years, he welcomed numerous student classes to his dairy farm and considered it an honor to be a part of teaching young men and women the value of local farming and its benefits around the world.
Kemp was a lifelong member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Nokesville, Va. where he was Chair of the Administrative Board for 19 years. He also contributed to Asbury’s Christian Education programs, serving as Lay Leader and Sunday School Teacher over several decades.
Kemp was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby (Jones); parents, Theodore and Alice (Wray) Clemen: three brothers and one sister. He is survived by four children, Catherine Clemen of Warrenton, VA., Linda Simms of Nokesville, VA., son, Burnard Clemen of Ford, VA. and Lillian Jacobs of The Plains, VA, and sister Tracy Robertson, Manassas,VA.
Kemp is remembered by all who knew him, for his honesty, and helping his neighbors unconditionally.
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Interment on March 19, 2019.
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