KEVIN PETER McARDLE, 52, of Hempstead, passed away Friday, March 26, 2010, at the North Cypress Medical Center in Cypress, Texas. Kevin was born February 11, 1958, in New York, New York. He grew up and attended school in Houston. While in high school, he worked at Foley's Department Store. After graduating from Stephen F. Austin High School, he was employed as an electrical lineman, and was a member of the IBEW Local Union #66. An avid conversationalist, Kevin enjoyed "gabbing" with everyone. He was a self-taught musician who became very proficient playing the guitar. He also enjoyed fishing. Kevin is survived by his SONS: Chad Johnson of Waller and Mitchel McArdle of Santa Fe, Texas; DAUGHTER: Megan McArdle, also of Santa Fe; SISTERS: Mary Ellen Taylor and her husband, Gordon, of Houston, and Kathleen Konen and her husband, Glenn of Colorado; and BROTHER: Thomas McArdle of New Orleans, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his parents.