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Shawn Dempsey Obituary

DEMPSEY Services to celebrate eternal life for Mr. Shawn Keith Dempsey will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, 215 Bethel Baptist Street, Bishops Rudolph W. McKissick, Sr and Rudolph W. McKissick, Jr., officiating. Shawn leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Karmen Dempsey; five children, Shawn II, Andrea, Harmony and Elijah Dempsey, and Kierra Smith; his mother, Marilyn Ann Reynolds (Willie); his father, Daniel Dempsey; brother, Damien Dempsey, grandmother, Ethel Majors; stepbrother, Daon Felder; special aunts, Sandra, Frances, Pat, Betty, Delores, Terri; uncle, Horace; spiritual mentor, Joseph Jack; a host of other relatives and friends. Public visitation will be held on Friday, December 17, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in the St. Thomas Family Life Center, 2119 Rowe Ave at Moncrief Road. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park under the direction and care of Roger D. Sears Funeral Directors. 5317 Shen Ave. (904) 783-9600. Please sign the guestbook at www.rogerdsearsfuneraldirectors.com or legacy.com.

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Dec. 16, 2010.

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Jacquelyn Hatcher

December 10, 2020

I love and miss you every day cuz

Benjamin McKissick Jr.

December 22, 2010

Karmen, may God keep you and Harmony safe with all the love and healing you need during these troubling times. My condolences also go out to the Dempsey family. I know Shawn will truly be missed.

Michelle Sibley

December 19, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

JEANIE RICHARDSON

December 18, 2010

ANN THIS IS YOUR COUSIN JEANIESO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST MAY GOD KEEP AND PROTECT YOU AND THE FAMILY ILOVE YOU

Hazel & Maurice Hudson

December 17, 2010

To Mrs. Ann Reynolds and the Dempsey Family. It is with much Sympathy that we offer our condolances to you, in the passing of your son,Ann.
... "For To be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord". Keep on Praising Him, Trust in Him, He will see you through and He will Comfort you as only He can.
You are in our Prayers

Your Choir Members
BBIC

Matthew Williams

December 17, 2010

I remember always running into my big cousin in the mall and no matter what he was doing he always made time to show me some love.you will always be remembered, and I'll see you when I get there.

Earnesta(Nessa) Johnson-Davenport

December 17, 2010

To my big cousin Shawn you will be missed more than you can know, I love you. To my aunt Ann and Damien take care and peace in knowing that he's now in a better place with the good Master.
Nessa

Jacquelyn Hatcher

December 17, 2010

In Gods' presence is the fullness of joy. My cousin and my friend you are already missed but enjoy the presence of the Lord.

Precious Greene

December 17, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jacquelyn Hatcher

December 17, 2010

In our times of trouble He will hide us. My cousin, my friend has been hidden in the arms of God to be protected and loved. You will be forever missed and always loved

Omar Simmons

December 16, 2010

To Mrs. Ann, Damien and Family,

I am sorry to hear that Shawn has went home to be with the Lord. I still remember when we use to ride the 4 wheeler behind the house. Lift is too short and I am truely sorry he is gone from us. I remember when he use to put on his ninja outfit and hide in the trees.

Teresa Lyttle

December 16, 2010

Shawn, I will truly miss you. You will always and forever be in my heart. I love you cuz!!

loreal mcmiller

December 16, 2010

Shawn I know your in a better place but know you will truly be missed and I will always remeber you in my heart love your cousin Lori

Your Friends on Traci Lynn

December 16, 2010

Toast up to you in Heaven strolling those streets of gold with the Father.

Lighters Up to a real G"

Evie Jackson

December 16, 2010

Mrs. Ann, my prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. Remember earth has no sorrow heaven can't heal and if you need anything, please let me know. The Soprano section along with the rest of the church family are praying for you in a very mighty way.

Becky Diaz

December 16, 2010

Shawn may find true happiness with Jesus. We will miss you, Always know you are in our hearts forever.

Rodena Dempsey

December 16, 2010

I am so glad that I got to Know you, You will always be Special to me. Love Always
Be at Peace

Sandra Walker

December 16, 2010

Shawn's spirit will live on in the hearts of those who truly knew him. He will be sorely missed.

Aunt Sandra

Dominique Hatton

December 16, 2010

Shawn you will be truly missed and never forgotten

Dominique Hatton

December 16, 2010

Shawn you will truly be missed and never forgotten .Love ya your cousin Nikki muah

Dominique Hatton

December 16, 2010

Never got to tell I loved you ,but Im sure you knew I did .You will truly be missed and never forgotten .with love from your cousin Dominique (Nikki) .

Mary Young

December 16, 2010

Shawn we will truly miss your smiling face and your big heart always willing to help someone in need. We would like to send our love and prays to your family.

From The Youngs.
David, Mary , and Nikkita

Danielle Hatton

December 16, 2010

You will always live in our hearts. Your cousins Danielle, Faith, and Pilar.

Betty Rhone

December 16, 2010

Shawn, I know you are alright now
rest in peace remember he saw the best in you we loved you but he loved you best.God took you home to rest.We will miss you, till we meet again.Love you.Aunt Betty

Michael Staten

December 16, 2010

Church Mother Ann, I sincerely pray that the lord not only keeps you but to continue to live in you through this moment in our life.
Choir Michael......

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