Frank Kemp (July 4, 1945 - December 12, 2005

Mr. Frank Kemp was born July 4, 1945 in Sunset, Louisiana to Arthur Henry and Charlotte Pierre, both preceding him in death.  He confessed to Christ early in life.  He moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1965 where he united in Holy Matrimony on September 25, 1965 to Miss Annie Pearl Hood.  For thirty six years he was a dedicated employee at the Ford Motor Company and retired October 1, 2005 due to illness.  Frank was surrounded by his loving family when he departed this life on Monday December 12, 2005 at 12:40am.  He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Annie Pearl; children MSgt. Frank Kemp Jr. (Sharita) of Ramstein AB Germany, Charlotte D. Jones (Keith), Jeanette V. Hardrick (Rev. Charles Hardrick) of Cleveland, Ohio; four grandchildren, Earlaina, Frank III, Jasmine and Aaron; stepmother, Ida Henry of Lafayette, Louisiana; sisters, Helen M. Pierre, Shirley A. Pierre, Doris A. Phillips (Roney) of Cleveland, Ohio, Dolores A. Gainer (Howard-Gee) of South Carolina, Gloria D. Bradford from Huntsville, Alabama, Bernice Skillern (Raymond) of Canton, Ohio, Carol Henry-Ways, Catherine Henry-Harvey (Stephen), Sadie Henry, all of Atlanta, Georgia and Marcella Henry-Lighting of Louisiana; brothers Arthur Pierre, Jr. (Tracy) of Cleveland, Ohio, Felton Henry (Laura), Harold Henry of Louisiana and Eugene Henry (Curley) of Texas; uncles Johnny Richard and Hubert Dixon of Texas; aunts Helen Pillette and Joyce Richard of Louisiana; in-laws Samaritan Page Jr. (Mary), Ralph Hood Jr., James Hood Sr. (Vanessa), George Hood (Delores), Ulysses Hood, Reola Hood (Thomas), Lovell Hood, Raymond Collins and Daman Washington all of Cleveland, Ohio; god children, Osahon I. Okundaye, Rev. Daniel Hill, Sherita Hall, Lucious Terrell, Pastor Dwayne Simmons; his life long friend J.K. Floyd of Cleveland, Ohio; dearest friend Otis Holley of Las Vegas, Nevada, B Joe and Bonny; godmother Wiliberta Kempt of Louisianna; dedicated friend Anthony and Minnie Barringer, Frank and Bernice Young and James and Eve Westbrooks, Ms. Victoria Dailey, the crew at Ford Motor Co. and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

James Kemp (December 5, 1932 - May 29, 2007)

Tierre Alana Destinee Kidd (April 28, 2004 - July 27, 2004)

Tierre Alana Destinee Kidd was born on April 28, 2004 in Cleveland, Ohio to loving mother Leticia Kidd and father Sabino Tate.  Baby Tierre is warmly remembered as a playful and joyful little girl who had developed a love for music!  She was not "fussy" and was often kidded by her family as not knowing how to cry!  On July 27, 2004, this little lamb was called home to be with the Lord.  Little Tierre leaves to mourn and to cherish her memories, her parents, Leticia Kidd and Sabino Tate;  siblings, Modesty Tate, Terrence Kidd, Terre Kidd and Chamar Tate;  grandparents, Roy and Henrietta Kidd;  aunt, Lana Kidd;  uncles, Lameer Kidd and Lavelle Kidd;  great-grandparents and a host of other loving relatives.

Charles Ray King (May 22, 1949 - December 22, 2007)

Charles Ray King was born on May 22, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio. He went home to be with the Lord on December 22. 2007. He was the youngest of five children born to John and Mildred King (deceased). He had three brothers who preceded him in death (LaVerne, Lawrence. and Leonard), and he had one sister, Beverly Woods.  On December 21, 1969, Charles King married Marie Walker.  From this union, two lovely daughters were born.  His daughters are Shannon Tate (Lathan). and Nicole King. He had one stepdaughter, Alyssia Brown (Micah). He was also the proud grandfather of six: Bondez, Alexus, William, Terry, Trevon and Jalen.  Charles also had an extended family -- nearly 30 years ago, he met and befriended Mary Bradley and her children, Patricia, Wanda, Terry, Mary Louise and William.  Charles attended Cleveland Public Schools. He loved learning and enjoyed school. As an adult, he attended pre-G.E.D. classes and obtained a certificate of Completion. A vibrant and fun person, Charles loved all sports and he was an excel!ent swimmer. He was an avid reader and he loved to spend time with his grandchildren. Charles was a very giving, hard-working and genuinely nice man. He loved people. He worked twenty-one years for the Forest Hills Nursing Home and for Huron Road Hospital, in Cleveland, Ohio. In the year 2001, Charles began work as a supervisor for Vocational Guidance Services (VGS). He worked for VGS for nearly five years until he had to take a medical leave due to the onset of a heart condition.  Charles accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior on September 1, 1995. He was baptized October 1, 1995 at Mt. Pleasant Church of God, in Cleveland, Ohio. While at Mt. Pleasant, he served as a Greeter, he was a member of he Men’s Ministry and he was a regular Sunday School member. In addition to serving in church, he also loved to attend Wednesday night services, when he was able to attend. His favorite song was “I’m Still Here.” Charles leaves to cherish and celebrate his memory, his daughters, Shannon and Nicole; his grandchildren, his sister, Beverly; one sister-in-law, Shirley King and his very special friend, Mary Bradley;  and a host of relatives and friends.

Earley Mae King (May 27, 1946 - July 16, 2007)

Earley Mae King was born on May 27, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Earl and Virsie Tillman.  On July 16, 2007, the Lord called her home.  Earley accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was a faithful member of Devine Revelation Church of Christ.  She was also a devoted choir member and was a member of the gospel group, The Gospel Pearls for many years.  Earley was a loving and devoted woman who was known for the love she gave freely to everyone she met.  She loved her children and grandchildren dearly.  She was the birth mother to two but a spiritual mother to many and she will be missed by all.  Earley loved her position as a Clinique Representative and she became known as the "Queen Bee" of Clinique.  She leaves, not to mourn, but to cherish her memory her daughters, Tonia Jones and Taimika King and her grandchildren, Jordan King and Destiny King.  She is also survived by other relatives and dear friends.

Delores L. Kirk (March 19, 1934 - November 9, 2006)

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