Richard “Dick” Scott Kemp, 72, of Lakeway, passed away Friday, April 18, 2014 at his home. All who knew him will mourn the loss of this caring, gentle giant.

A fourth generation native of Austin, Dick was born Nov. 24, 1941. He graduated from McCallum High School in 1959 and from the University of Texas at Austin in 1963, where he studied business and played basketball.

Dick established Kemp Properties in 1978 and built this real estate company into a unique firm handling a wide variety of properties across Texas.

His personal commitment to every aspect of the community has led to his involvement in the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in Austin. While chairman of the advisory council, he coordinated construction of a new $8.5 million facility at no cost to the community. Four retail stores selling reworked, donated merchandise pay all operating costs of the ARC which houses up to 118 men participating in rehabilitation and counseling.

With boating in his blood, it was natural for Dick to have a passion for fishing, and he enjoyed offshore snapper fishing best of all. Dick maintained a home and boat in Port O’Connor for many decades, collecting many friends and fishing mates along the way. Dick was active in CCA and loved participating in fishing tournaments along the Gulf Coast, especially POCO Bueno.

Of his many lifetime outstanding achievements, Dick will best be remembered for the way he cared for people.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Patrick.

He is survived by his wife, Melisa Thompson Kemp; brother, Donnie Kemp; and many young men and women who were mentored and guided by Dick.

A memorial service was held April 24, 2014 at Austin Country Club, with Major Gerald Street officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, 4216 S. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78745.