Benjamin Kemp, Sr.

Benjamin Kemp, Sr., age 93, of Canton, Georgia, formerly of Pace, Florida and Westland, Michigan, passed away March 16, 2024.  He was born on August 11, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan; son of Louis and Mae (Madden) Kemp.  Benjamin was united in marriage to Eunice McEwan on November 10, 1956; they spent 67 years lovingly devoted to one another as husband and wife.

Benjamin proudly served his country in the United States Army during the post WWII era.  Following his honorable discharge, he completed an apprenticeship through the Electrical Industry Training Center.

Benjamin had a storied career working for various electrical contractors on large and small construction projects in the Detroit metro area.  While working with Harlan Electric, he was the electrical general foreman on the Twelve Oaks Mall construction project in the mid 1970’s.  He also helmed the construction and maintenance contract at the Detroit/Wayne County Metropolitan Airport for many years.  Benjamin was a member of IBEW local union 58 in Detroit for over 65 years.

Benjamin was a member of the Livonia Masonic Temple Pyramid Lodge for over 70 years.   A fantastic handyman, he loved to tinker around the house and could fix anything.  His lawn was always well manicured, and he made sure it was always nice and green.  Benjamin liked to travel and took his family on the best vacations.  Each year they would take a long road trip to destinations like California, Nova Scotia, Florida, the Rocky Mountains, stopping along the way to see the sights.  In his later years, Benjamin would take shorter trips in Florida and the surrounding states where he liked to try his luck on the nickel slots at the casino.  He also enjoyed cruising his boat in Florida’s inter coastal area.  In the winter months he would travel south to his condo in West Palm Beach to follow the warmer weather.  Benjamin was an amateur photographer and developed his own slides at home.  Of the hundreds of slides he has; the subjects were mostly his family and landscapes.  Benjamin leaves behind a profound legacy of hard work and unwavering dedication to his family that will forever echo in the hearts of those that were fortunate enough to know him.

Benjamin is survived by his loving wife, Eunice Kemp; his sons, Ben (Holly Hurd) Kemp, Jr. and David Kemp; his grandson, Eric Harnos; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Robert Kemp and Donald Kemp; and his sisters, Doris Grant, Beverly Delavale, and Shirley Shay.

A Time of Gathering will be held Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life at 4:00 p.m. at Casterline Funeral Home, 122 West Dunlap, Northville.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorial contributions to Alzheimer's Association , 25200 Telegraph Rd., Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48033.

Feel free to watch a video of Benjamin's life at the following link https://youtu.be/owvw7-WpIyI