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George Dempsey Obituary
George Lewis Dempsey Sr. departed this life Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, at his residence. He was born Jan. 28, 1941, to Dorothy and the late William Dempsey.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Dempsey, and his brother, William Jr.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by five children, George Dempsey Jr. (Rosetta), of Lynchburg, Leonard Dempsey (Andrea), of Columbia, Md., Jerome Dempsey (Denise), of Lynchburg, Virginia Green (Marlon), of Fayetteville, N.C., and Thomas Waugh, of Bedford; 12 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at Timothy Baptist Church, with Bishop David Slaughter officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. His remains will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. The family is receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, at the funeral home. The cortege will assemble at Community Funeral Home.
Condolences can be e-mailed to comfuneral
@aol.com. Community Funeral Home is directing.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Alicia Mosby
September 25, 2010
Virginia, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May you to look to God for strenghth during this time. God bless you and your family.
Djuna Johnson
September 24, 2010
George & family may God keep you near him during these trying times, my prayers is with you The Johnson family
Eula DeHart
September 24, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lisa Hamlet-Bailey And Family
September 23, 2010
George, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love You all!!!
September 23, 2010
Gin&Family,
I am sorry to hear about your father. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow. God blessed you all.
Love,
Cheryl Steeples-Hunt
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