Samuel Kemp, Jr.

Samuel M. Kemp, Jr.., 84, formerly of Reading, died at the home of his daughter in Birdsboro in the presence of his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Anna E. (Denunzio) Kemp whom he married on September 8, 1954. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Samuel M., Sr. and Ella (Fritz) Kemp. Samuel was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was also a member of Issac Hiester Lodge #660 F&AM, Teamsters, the VFW and the American Legion. Samuel was the owner/operator of Samuel M. Kemp, Jr. and Sons Drums in Reading since 1973. In addition to his wife, Samuel is survived by his five children, Deborah E. wife of Scott Long, Samuel M. Kemp, III husband of Linda , Crystal wife of John W. Kelly, John Kemp and Kevin Kemp husband of Diane; Four Grandchildren: Kari Long, Erin Long, Anthony Iezzi, and Dominic Iezzi; Several Nieces and Nephews and his siblings, Alvin Kemp, Robert Kemp, Mary Jane Stieff and Anna Eifert. He was pre-deceased by his brother, Charles Wahl and his sister, Jane Donahue. Visitation with family and friends will be held on Thursday Evening, March 10, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with services following on Friday, March 11, at 10:00 A.M. in the Lutz Funeral Home, Inc. 2100 Perkiomen Ave. Mt. Penn. Interment in Forest Hills Memorial Park. For online condolences, please visit www.LutzFuneralHome.com