Edwin "Ed" Dempsey

Dear Daddy,

My life is filled with such happy memories of you. You are the best dad anyone could ever want! You would work hours on end just to make sure Aaron and I had everything we wanted and needed, and never complained. I am so
grateful to have had you for my dad for 32 years. You were the most kind man to everyone....and you never met a stranger. You have made such an impact on so many lives during your lifetime, it is unbelieveable! But who would doubt it? Being...

ED, I'm sorry we only got to meet once. It was only once but I was really excited that the day had finally come. I really wanted to get to see you up and moving around. I was amazed how much you and Aaron look a like. I heard that you drove Leann Rimes' bus that must have been cool. When Aaron or my mom were sad about how sick you were I began to feel sad too. My mom told us that you were talking with a strong voice when you called her and invited us to your home. When I saw you I thought the...

Ed, I am very lucky to have met you. When I got my chance to meet you I was so so happy. When I walked into your loving home I felt fortunate. When I looked at your handsome face I saw love. You looked just like Aaron which is loving, charming, handsome, and thoughtful. I believe GOD loved you so much He did not want to see you hurt anymore so He took you home.

LOVE ALWAYS, and ALWAYS!!!!! Rachael Gentry

Ed, thank you for being my friend and believing in me. For sharing your heart with me. For being a friend that loveth at all times. For the enthusiastic desire you expressed to meet Chad, Taylor, and Rachael in the last 14 days of your earthly life. This was a shining example of your love for me and made me understand that I was dear to you and your heart. Your example challenged me to be a friend that loves at all times and never to judge a book by it's cover. I will love and cherish...

Dad,
There will never be a time in my life when I won't miss you. I still reach for the phone to call you, but I know where you are you can't answer. :-) I promise to live my life in the way to meet you "In that great gettin' up mornin". I will take care of Jana and the kids just the way you would. I love you and miss you deeply.

Aaron Dempsey

You were the son I never had and I loved you so very much. I am so glad that I had you in my life. I remember all the wonderful times we had and the times when you took me to the doctor. These were all very special and I am going to miss you so very much. I love you and I am glad you do not hurt anymore. You and Pappaw can have fun in Heaven. I love and miss you.

You were a good Dad to our kids and
you were my best friend. I will miss you not being in my life anymore but I know you are with Jesus and my Dad and you can't hurt anymore. Thank you for giving me two wonderful kids. You will be missed terribly. Rest in Jesus.

Ed, you were the best Father in law in the world. I promise to take care of your daughter as long as I live. I will miss you and I love you!

God bless you and yours Ed, you will be missed by your classmates and friends.