Hulin P. Kemp Jr.

Hulin P. Kemp Jr. “H.P.”, native Texan passed away at home on Monday, the 13th of August 2018, at the age of 85. He was born the 28th of August 1932, in Luling, Texas to the late Hulin P. and Florice Gladys Ross Kemp.

Mr. Kemp served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. After the war, he attended St. Edwards University and Victoria College. Faced with the trials and tribulations of life, “H.P.” overcame alcoholism and enjoyed over 30 years of sobriety. “H.P.” oversaw the operation of his family farm near Austwell, Texas.

He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed the sun and jogging. He loved his children and grandchildren and had a quick wit.

Survivors include his three daughters, Madeline Kemp Merrill and husband Dave, Molly O’Connor Kemp and Stephanie Ann Loeffler and husband Jim; grandchildren, Martin O’Connor Haenggi, Roger Williams Haenggi, Madeline O’Connor Loeffler, Henry Williams Loeffler, and Violet O’Connor Kemp.

The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Mr. Kemp’s care team for all the love and support they provided.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from four o’clock in the afternoon until six o’clock in the evening on Thursday, the 23rd of August 2018, in the library and grand foyer of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston.

Funeral Service will be conducted at six o’clock in the evening on Thursday, the 23rd of August 2018, in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, where Fr. Joseph Pilsner, CSB, is to officiate.

Graveside Service will be conducted at twelve o’clock noon on Saturday, the 25th of August 2018, at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery, 2800 Hancock Drive in Austin. A uniformed Steward from Geo H. Lewis & Sons is to be positioned at the cemetery entrance, so as to direct attendees to the gravesite.

Mr. Kemp will be remembered during the five o'clock in the afternoon mass on his birthday, Tuesday, the 28th of August, at the Chapel of St. Basil on the campus of the University of St. Thomas in Houston, celebrated by Fr. Joseph Pilsner.

In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be directed to the Wounded Warrior Project or Houston Hospice.