Prof. Harold W. Kemp, 88, of Chillicothe, formerly of Washburn, and Gainesville, Fla., died at 11:58 p.m. Monday, March 1, 2010, at Heritage Manor in Chillicothe.
He was born March 25, 1921, in Wilburn, Il., the son of Delbert and Cora (Danhof) Kemp.
Surviving is a brother, Ralph E. Kemp of Chillicothe; a nephew, Ron Kemp of Morton; and a niece, Jane (Kemp) Huggins of Chillicothe.
He grew up in Washburn, and graduated from Washburn High School in 1939.
He was a decorated World War II veteran, 1st Lieutenant, flying with the U.S. Air Force, 49th Bomb Squadron, 15th Air Force, 2nd Bombardment Group as a B-17 navigator. He flew 19 missions over Europe between 1943-1945.
He earned a bachelor of science degree in architecture from the University of Illinois in 1949 and a master of science degree in architecture from the University of Illinois in 1951. He was awarded the distinguished Ricker Award from the University of Illinois, Dept. of Architecture in 1946-47.
He was part owner in Phillips & Kemp, Architects in Canton for several years before moving to the University of Florida, Gainesville, teaching architectural classes until 2007 when he retired as a professor.
He was voted Professor of the Year, in 1985 by students and facility. In 1989 he was awarded the University of Florida “Excellence” Award.
Cremation rites will be accorded. Additional service plans are still pending. Weber-Hurd Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Washburn United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.weberhurdfuneralhome.com.
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