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Reginald Brandon Erwin
1966-07-21 2017-05-08
The Life of Reginald Brandon Erwin
- Born July 21, 1966, in Greensboro, North Carolina to the late Harvey Eugene Erwin and Wanda Lee Young Erwin.
Reginald (AKA Reggie)
- Graduated from James B. Dudley High School in 1984.
Reginald
- Was a dedicated worker. He was employed by Advance Home Care for over ten years. He also worked full-time for Furniture Land South and part-time for Spring Valley Restaurant for over 15 years.
Reginald
- Attended New Beginnings Community Outreach Church until his declining health prevented him from participating.
Reginald
- Loved watching spiritual sermons on various te...
Dennis Hemphill
2025-01-11Dennis Henry Hemphill, Sr., passed away on January 11, 2025. Rest in peace.
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Margaret Lee McDonald (Kemp)
1907-02-28 1994-03-17
Oh, that I had wings like a dove! For I would fly away and be at rest.
Margaret Lee Kemp McDonald received her wings as she laid down her weary body to rest on Thursday, March 17, 1994, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital.
A native of Guilford County, she was born on February 28, 1907, to the late Rev. Edgar Henry Kemp and Mrs. Hattie Jeffries Kemp.
A graduate of Livingstone College, her earlier years were spent teaching children in Hiddenite, N. C. Later she moved north and composed a private business as a laundress. During this time, she joined Majority Baptist Church in St. Albans, N. Y. After living in Springfield Gardens, N. Y., for fifty years,...
Edward Sylvester 'Billy' Kemp
1997-11-24
Edward Sylvester Kemp "Billy," experienced the beauty of God's saving grace as he slipped into slumber on Monday, November 24, 1997, at his Greensboro home.
He was the first of five children born to the late Margaret Kemp McDonald and Arthur McDonald. Two sisters preceded him in death, Mrs. Ruth Leavenson and Mrs. Veda Wood.
Billy accumulated an array of friends with his jolly personality from school age through the forty-plus years of residence in New York City. Upon his return to his native city of Greensboro, NC, he affirmed his faith by joining Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. There he learned the love of God and that God loved him.
He leave...
Joseph Garland Kemp
1908-12-19 1993-10-30
Joseph was one of the sons of the late Rev. Edgar H. Kemp and Hattie Jefferies Kemp.
Joseph was born December 19,1908 and died October 30, 1993 in Brevard, North Carolina.
Joseph was married to affectionately known "Aunt Sis" until her death. No children were born to this union.
Four sisters Margaret Macdonald and Martha Yarbrough both of Greensboro, NC. Mary Peace of Philadelphia, PA and Norta Mitchell of Riverside, CA. One brother Edgar Kemp. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Prior to his move and retirement Joseph was employed at Ocean Side Children's Hospital, Ocean Side , New York.
Before his d...
Ruby Katherine Young (MacDonald)
1928-11-06 1998-12-12
The light from afar shone radiantly as the gates of heaven opened for our mother on Saturday, December 12, 1998.
Ruby Katherine MacDonald Young, daughter of the late Arthur Cornelius and Margaret Kemp MacDonald, was a devoted wife, mother, homemaker, grandmother, and friend. She loved family-oriented activities.
Mama attended school in Greensboro, North Carolina, married her childhood sweetheart, the
now deceased Thomas Rudolph Young (December 1997), and had four children. Although sick, the highlight of her life was the celebration of their Golden Wedding Anniversary at Britthaven Nursing Center (September 1996). She joined Mt. Tabor Church during the e...
Thomas Rudolph Young
1928-01-01 1997-12-31
I understand your sorrow --
I understand your pain,
But don't weep as those
who have no hope.
For we'll see each other again!
Just remember all the good times,
The laughter and the songs.
Sweet memories to embrace you,
If the night seems dark and long.
Rejoice for me my loved one--
all those whom I adore,
For to be absent from the body,
Is to be present with the Lord!
"You bid no one a last farewell,
You said goodbye to none.
The heavenly gates just opened wide,
And the Master's voice said, 'Come.'
He knew that you were tired,...
Wanda Lee Williams (Young)
1946-02-04
A Time to be Born........
Wanda Lee Young Williams was blessed with this purpose on February 4, 1946. She was born in Guilford County to the late Thomas Rudolph Young and Ruby McDonald Young.
A Time to Plant........
Wanda began planting seeds of life with beginning an education of Rena Bullock Elementary School in Pleasant Garden, N.C. It was completed by her graduation from James B. Dudley High School.
She spent many years harvesting her career in the medical fields of L. Richardson Memorial Hospital, Dr. Norman Jones's private practice, and Moses Cone Memorial Hospital.
Her spiritual seeds were instituted at an early age...
Rudolph 'Ray' Raychoin Young
1963-01-28 2020-01-14
On January 14, 2020, Rudolph "Ray" Raychoin Young departed this earthly life at the Select Specialty Hospital shared within the Moses Cone Memorial Hospital.
'Ray was born or. January 28, 1963, in Guilford County, North Carolina. He was adopted, and raised by
his maternal grandparents, The late Thomas Rudolph Young and the late Ruby MacDonald Young. They did an EXCELLENT job raising nurturing and loving him as their own.
He attended and received his education in the Guilford County School system and later graduated
from James B. Dudley Sr. High School.
Ray enjoyed fishing, cooking, and cooking out with his friends and family. He work...