James Stanley Kemp

    James Stanley Kemp, of La Ward, passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014 at the age of 61. He was born in Marietta, Ga., on March 17, 1953, to the late J. Patterson Kemp and Lucile York Kemp.
    He worked hard as a welder to provide for his family, James loved fishing, reading, and taking care of his growing family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, and will be truly missed.
    James is survived by his loving devoted wife of 37 years, Delores Kemp; daughters, Julie Woodard and husband Mike, Rya Phillips and husband Ryan, Robyn Ratcliffe and husband Aaron and Valerie Kemp; son, Joshua James Kemp and fiancé Casey Gloor; sister, Ruth Lewis; brothers, Chuck Herron and Steve Raab; grandchildren,Whisper, Amelia, Elias, Ethan, Julianna, Blake and one granddaughter on the way, Jacob, Joshua and Jayden.
    He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Marvin Goodard; brother-in-law, Jim Lewis.
    A memorial service was held on Sept. 12, in the Vanderbilt Baptist Church in Vanderbilt with the Rev. Jack Hutson officiating.
    In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of South Texas, 605 E. Locust, Victoria, Texas 77901.
    Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.