Arnold H. Kemp

Asheville – Arnold Herbert Kemp, 74, of Sunset Summit, died Friday, February 25, 2005 at his residence. A native of Queens, New York, he was the son of the late David and Ruth N. Kemp. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. Mr. Kemp was the former owner and operator of Diamond Brand Canvas Products, Inc. As the third generation owner, Arnold was instrumental in the design of numerous canvas products, providing tents for the U.S. Army, the Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts to mention a few. He had received many awards and commendations over the years from these organizations that recognized his design expertise. He was active in the community sponsoring many little league and softball teams and was very active in Classic Car Clubs. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Mack Kemp; his son, Robert Dean Kemp of Asheville and a brother, Bernard Kemp of the Virgin Islands. A funeral service will be held at 2:30 pm Sunday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian conducted by Ronnie Smith and Ben Hamrick. Interment will follow in Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, or to the Boy Scouts.