Dale Davis Dempsey

By | August 19, 2017

Dale Davis Dempsey, age 89, passed away Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 at his residence in Oak Hill. He was born on March 17, 1928 to the late Estel and Estella (Horton) Dempsey in Gallipolis, Ohio.

Dale lived in Oak Hill his entire life and was a member of the Antioch Christian Church. He was a member of the Jackson County Farmer’s Club, the Jackson County Farm Bureau, and Jackson County Cattlemen’s Association.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Horton Dempsey.

Dale is survived by his wife, Jean (Flaker) Dempsey; son, Daryl (Sherry) Dempsey; daughters: Sue (Wade) Henson, Judy (Darrell) Lunsford and Rita (Rob) Detty; eight grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 1 great, great-grandchild.

Friends will be received at the Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017 from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral Service will begin at 4 p.m. with Pastor Larry Boggs officiating. Burial will follow at C.M. Cemetery in Oak Hill.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Dale’s name to the Antioch Christian Church, c/o Lori Michael, 1282 Dever Rd Jackson, Ohio 45640.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Mayhew-Brown Funeral Home in Jackson.

Condolences may be sent to www.mayhew-brownfuneralhome.com