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Edward Young Obituary
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for Edward Young
Jan Bailey
May 11, 2007
Dempsey you will be missed so very much.
Jan Bailey, Tailor Made Bluegrass Band
WD Rinker
May 5, 2007
Dempsey,
Your life will always caring on!
WD
Norma Siple
April 24, 2007
This is in loving memory of one of the greatest musicians that i have known Mr. Dempsey Young. He always met you with a smile.His personality never changed.I have knowen Dempsey for twenty five years and he was a great man. His memory will live for ever in my heart. We love you Dempsey.
Norma Siple.
Andrea Holley Middleton
April 24, 2007
This is in loving memory of a fine man.Dempsey was a talented musician whose music will play forever in my mind.His beautiful smile and his sweet caring personality will always remain in my memory. For twenty five years, i was fottunate enough to have known him and he will be deeply missed.
Del and Lewis Webb
January 11, 2007
Fear not - for your Creator will be your "husband" - The Lord of Hosts is his name; he is your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel, the God of all the earth - Isaiah 54:4-5
And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children - Isaiah 54:13
Lynette, Christopher, Stephanie and Dementra: May these promises from the scriptures give you comfort. We love you and are here for you.
Love, Del and Lewis
Lewis & Louise Gibson
January 9, 2007
To My Dearest Daughter "Net-Lea" and my Grandchildren, Christopher, Stephanie, and Demetra:
We are so very sorry for the tragic loss of Dempsey. We enjoyed the times we spent with Dempsey when he would come to the garage to talk with us. As a musician, we also enjoyed listening to his music. Always remember that we are here for you if you ever need anything. We know that it is going to be hard for you to carry on, but we know you are a "tough girl" and you can do it. Just don't give up! Always remember--Daddy loves you!
Love always,
Daddy and Louise
Michelle (Gibson) Finkelstein
January 9, 2007
To My Loving Sister Lynette and your children, Christopher, Stephanie, and Demetra:
I am truly sorry for the tragic loss of our Dempsey. We are never quite prepared for such tragedies but with God's help we will get through. Please know that I will always be here for you anytime that you need me. Just let me know. I miss Dempsey and I can't begin to imagine how much you and your children miss him. He was a wonderful husband, father, and musician. I wish we could turn back time but we can't. I know he is surrounded by angels in heaven but none could out-shine the angel he had here on earth---my sister Lynette. I have always admired your dedication to your husband and standing by your husband in the decisons you made together. Thank you for the flower that you gave me from Dempsey's funeral. I have named her Ms. Dempsey. Everytime I look at her I will remember how Dempsey loved my landscaping abilities. I will cherish and take care of Ms. Dempsey as I will always cherish and remember our times with Dempsey.
Your Sister,
Tonya Gibson Semones
January 9, 2007
To My Loving Sister, Lynette:
I cannot begin to express to you the sorrow I feel for you, Christopher, Stephanie, & Demetra. I simply cannot imagine the pain you all must be enduring. The loss of Dempsey seems so unreal to me! I long to turn back the time. I miss Dempsey greatly and he will always be with us. Dempsey has been in our family for so long - a husband to you, a father to your children, and a brother-in-law to me. It will be very difficult to move forward without him as we all loved him and counted on having him forever. Dempsey was a wonderful person and one of the finest musicians I have ever known. As someone once told me, Dempsey has definitely made God's musical band in heaven much improved. I am sure he is serving our Lord well! We have many unanswered questions and many empty hearts within our family. But I want you to know Lynette that you and your children are not moving forward alone. We will all be there beside you to offer whatever it is you need. You will never be alone! I pray that God will give us all the strength we need to guide us through our tragic loss. And I want you to know, I will personally always be there for you and your family! I love you all and thank God that I have you in my life! Let us all move forward "together" realizing how very blessed we are to have and to hold one another, as each day is surely a gift. Dempsey has reminded me of this very well. I love you Lynette, and your children, with all my heart and I always will! And I will always be prepared to stand by your side!
Be Careful!
I Love You!
Always & Forever!
Mama Betty Walters
January 8, 2007
To My Dearest Sweet Daughter Lynette & Dearest Grandchildren (Christopher, Stephanie, & Demetra):
My heart hurts for all of you in yours & my loss of Dempsey. He was a great person and was very special to us. May God Bless all of you and help you in this terrible time. Life must go on so all of you stick together and help each other and know that Dee & I will be here if at anytime you need us. We love you all dearly.
Love.
Mama & Grandma Betty & Grandpa Dee
Kimberly (Gibson) Sifers
January 8, 2007
To My Dear Sister:
I cannot begin to imagine the hurt and pain that you are going through at this time in your life. It is so hard for me to understand how such a tragedy could happen to someone of your character. You are and have always been the kind of person who is willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. I have always said that you have the biggest heart of anyone that I know of! You have always trusted in God and served him. I can remember when I was a little girl how you was so decicated to your Holy Bible and when one of us sisters did or said something to upset you, you never said anything-you would just get your Bible and take a walk. I want you to know that I am here for you or your children at any time wheather it be day or night. When you hurt, I hurt too. I love each of your children. As babies, I can remember helping take care of each one of them. I was so proud that I was their "Aunt". I love you Sis from the very bottom of my heart and hurt with you at this time of sorrow. Continue to trust in God for he will help you through. "With God all things are possible."
Love always,
Chad Hays
December 30, 2006
Dear Friends And Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of the great Dempsey Young. Several years ago I got the oppertunity to see Dempsey and the Boys at Patoka IL. It was a rather small show that we put on but I got the up most respect for Dempsey and Boys because they played like they was at the Grand Old Oprey.... You will be missed Dempsey, and the great sound that has carried on for so many years with Lost And Found!! Sorry to you as well Allen:(
Lynette Young
December 21, 2006
Dear Friends & Family
The response and multiple offers of condolences to my husband's sudden death has been quite ovewhelming and greatly appreciated. Dempsey was a talented musician and a dedicated husband, father, and friend. We will miss him so very much, life will never be the same. Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we move forward in our life on earth. May God Bless all of you!
Steven & Patsy Powell
December 19, 2006
We were saddened to hear of Dempsey's passing. It is truly a loss for his family and the industry. We knew Dempsey and all the original band members from our association with them as our host band for the Botetourt Jaycees Ole Time Fiddlers Convention on the Fringer Farm in Lithia, VA. We wish to convey our deepest sympathy to the family and the band. God Bless.
Todd Higgins
December 19, 2006
I just hated to hear about Dempsey. He had such great style and tone to his mandolin playing. I pray for him and his family.
Louise Wimmer
December 18, 2006
Lynette and family,
I am deeply sadden at your loss. Dempsey was such a great person. I
have known him for 25 or more years.
There are no words to express the
sorrow of losing someone so suddenly. He will be greatly missed
by so many people but his music and
his legacy will live on. My thoughts
and prayers are with you. May God
keep you in his loving care .
CHARLES TROIANO
December 18, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies
Troiano mandolins (Crossville TN.)
Gene & Johnnie Daniell
December 18, 2006
The Bluegrass community has lost a true and outstanding artist and a true friend. When the Mandolin is mentioned anywhere, Dempsey's name will always be included as one of the top artist in his field. I will cherish my visit with him at Myrtle Beach this Thanksgiving past. May God be with the family and give you comfort to carry you through.
david peterson
December 18, 2006
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Sharon Poff
December 18, 2006
Our sincere and heartfelt sympathies to the
Young family and the family of the Lost & Found. Our prayer is for your peace and comfort. It is truly an absense that will be felt by many. Bill Yates and friends,J.C & Sharon Poff
Tim Stafford
December 18, 2006
I first met Dempsey around 1975 or so at the Shriner's bluegrass festival in Wise, VA. I had just started playing, and he and I jammed in the parking lot for a little bit. He had a Martin D-41 or D-45 and was extremely nice to me--I'll always remember that. It was the same day John Duffey signed my festival program; both events made me think that playing bluegrass for a living might be fun..
In later years, I saw Dempsey often and we played several shows together. I always thought he got some of the best tone ever out of a mandolin, a truly inspiring player. He was an intelligent, funny, sweet guy and one of my personal heroes.
Deepest sympathies to the family and the other guys in the Lost and Found. Bluegrass just won't be the same.
Denny Kopp (Iron Ridge Band)
December 17, 2006
I first heard Dempsey many years ago,he was truley a master at his craft.He was a true gentlemen and the music world lost a true gift.
mike johnston
December 17, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Family of Ed Johnston
Ron Pendleton
December 17, 2006
I have known Dempsey for many years and had the pleasure of picking a few tunes with him over the years. In addition to being an excellent mandolin player, he had a most unique and creative style of playing. When watching Dempsey play, one could easily determine he had a passion for his music, and that he loved performing on stage. Dempsey was very supportive and encouraging to other mandolin players and musicians. I will miss this great talent, his good sense of humor and his genuine sincerity toward all people.
George Hauenstein
December 17, 2006
I am sad to hear of Dempsey Young's passing. He was a great player and I always looked forward to seeing Lost & Found play in our area. My sympathies to the family.
As a DJ at Boston College, WZBC, I've played and will continue to spin the music of Dempsey, Alan & L&F.
Michael Hedrick
December 17, 2006
I,m very sorry to hear about the passing of Dempsey. i only got to meet the man one time in Tazewell, Tn about 6-8yrs ago what a inpression he left both as a kind gentleman & musician during the show that night I host a Sat Morn BG show on WMTN AM1300 in Morristown, Tn We get request every Sat Morn for Lost & Found Music our listeners say Dempsey is the BEST Mandolin Player Ever I know he will be missed BUT GOD HAD OTHER PLANS for his life like playing in his Angel BAND our prayers are with you
Mike & Donna Leiner
December 16, 2006
Dear Lynette and family,
We are deeply saddened about your loss. Although we only knew Dempsey through your colorful stories about this great man, we share in your grief and are constantly praying for you. After reading the comments from so many loved ones, we understand what a great loss this is as Dempsey was truly respected as an artist and musician. He was a great husband, musician and father and all that knew him will miss him greatly. This world is certainly lesser now without him.
Mike & Donna Leiner
Mark Fitzgerald
December 16, 2006
What can be said at such a time as this? ...
Dempsey and I were friends ... a very long time ago, though it seems as if it were yesterday.
We played trumpet together in high school band. I was a senior and he was a sophomore. We began our "career" on stage when he took me to Ed Gardner's house in Sydnorsville, VA. There we first decided to form a band (Ed played rhythm guitar ..Gibson SG jr). Dempsey was our bass player. He had a very old (even at that time 1970) "banana colored" Fender Bass.
We played many jobs together and lived together for the summer as we played on a small cruise vessel each night. Dempsey was 17, I was 19. Our band seesawed back and forth between 6 to 8 pieces. Lead singer, from Pittsburgh ... Keyboards, from Brussels Belgium, a drummer named Carter Brandon the 3rd (We called him "bud" ... he had to play around the money thrown on his drums).
All along I knew Dempsey as a straight ahead person, never pretentious. Our two worlds met in the middle. His musical world of intuitive expression, and my world of classical training, my parents and brother being all capable classical musicians (I was a black sheep gravitating to guitar).
While we worked on songs, he knew instantly from listening only, not only what key the particular arrangement was in, but also the very guitar chord "formation" and location on the neck.
Although we lost contact over the past 3 decades, I happened to be coming home late one evening and saw a crowd as I passed the "Farmer's Market" in Rocky Mount. So I parked and walked over. There was Dempsey on stage (waiting) while someone announced raffle tickets. I walked around behind him and we spoke for about 15 minutes (the announcer was long winded). He talked about the many people who were good solid musical "technicians". What was missing was the "feeling". Here again was that intuitive playing that is the simple outflow of what is inside.
I saw his mandolin (pretty weathered). I remembered seeing it when it was new and marvelling that he had spent sooo much on it (I forget now if it was 1K or 2 back then).
Dempsey was and is a part of my formative life. I will never forget the music we shared, the experiences (driving all night), the hamburgers, laughter, musical chemistry.
I'll borrow a line from Jim V about his brother.
The world shall miss his music, but I shall miss my friend.
Mark Fitzgerald
Formerly of Ferrum, Virginia
Russ Jordan
December 15, 2006
God bless Dempsey's family, bandmates, and friends. We have lost a great mandolin player and a wonderful human being. Dempsey was always a pleasure to work with.
Ronnie Brickey
December 15, 2006
I first met Dempsey in 1996 at a bluegrass show in N C . I was looking for a style and he had it..When he come off stage i went up and started talking. He was more than glad to tell me every thing he could to help. And evey time i saw him he would show me some more licks on the mandolin. And each time i would pick up my mandolin i thought of him. He was a super good guy and a master mandolin player. ITS SAD TIMES FOR ME.
Robert Almond
December 15, 2006
I'm very sorry for your Loss.Dempsy and I played trumpet next to each other in the Franklin co high band.he will be greatly missed.
Mary McKeithen
December 15, 2006
New
Year's Eve 2000 will always be one of the most outstanding events in
Jere's and my life.To have Lost & Found and Charlie Waller and the
Country Gentlmen in our home that night is any Bluegrass lover's dream.
We were already in love with Dempsey's mandolin style but the next day
our admiration increased ten fold. Denpsey played every instrument and
sang the most wonderful songs, some his mother had taught him and
others. He gave of himself and his talent to us and all he met. The
thought of a Bluegrass Festival without him is crushing. We can only
imagine the hurt and pain Allen,Deb,Scottie,Ronald and Dempsey's family
must feel. Our hearts bleed for you and we offer any help and
assistance we may give. If tear drops were pennies we would all be a
bunch of rich folks right now.
Kevin Lynch
December 15, 2006
So sorry to hear the sad news about Dempsey this past week. I can't possibly get into all the great moments I've had the pleasure to spend with him these past twenty-plus years. But I will say that he could always lift my spirits, no matter how badly I was feeling at the time. We didn't play a whole lot of music together through the years, mostly talked and swapped stories.
I've been reading lots of praise for Dempsey's mandolin playing. All of it well deseved. I would venture to say that, in today's world of seemingly 'cookie-cutter' mandolin players, the unique sounds of Dempsey's playing, emotion and tone will be sorely missed. I've borrowed some of his mando licks in the past, as best I could, but never really getting it. Anyway, I'll make a point of trying to plug a few of his licks in there from now on.
Above all else, I think Dempsey was a fine human being. That photo on the L&F website with the kids says it all...I've seen him spend a lot of time with young musicians. Never saw him walk away from anyone asking for his help.
I'm glad to have known a person like Dempsey Young. When all is said and done, I guess I recall the person more than the music when a musician friend has gone on. Thanks for your memories, Dempsey.
I'm currently in The Netherlands and couldn't attend the services. So I'll take this opportunity to send my best wishes to Dempsey's family, Allen Mills and friends. I hope to see you all soon. Be well.
Herbert O.& Mabel Wardell JR.
December 14, 2006
We will miss the great uniqueness of Dempsey's Music and singing, but more importantly his warm personality. God be with your family in this troubled time.
Fredrick Carter
December 14, 2006
I first met Dempsey at Bobby Marcums festival at Crum, Wva,,,a gentleman who took the time to talk mandolins,,I'll never forget him,,rest in peace friend.
Jim and Mary Cram
December 14, 2006
Dempsey was my all time favorite
mandolin player, his style was unique. I always said he looked like my only brother, so he called me sis when he saw me. Jim and I enjoyed doing sound for Lost and Found and getting to know the guys. He will be greatly missed.
Greg Cahill & The Special C Boys
December 14, 2006
So terrible to lose such a great person and consumate musician in the prime of his life. Our hearts go out to Dempsey's family and to Allen and the Lost & Found family. We will sorely miss Dempsey's smile and his gift of music that he shared so eagerly with the world. Peace be with you, old friend.
Jeff Barnett
December 14, 2006
I am terribly sad,the bluegrass world has suffered a great loss.My prayers go out to his family& his many friends&fans.L&F will never be the same.I envied his stage persona,he will be missed greatly
Jay Don Johnson
December 14, 2006
Dempsey was a huge influence on bluegrass music as well as the many people that maket it part of their lives. What a musician and what a gentleman. First Class all the way. Admired Dempsey and his talent from afar for many years, then got acquainted 10+ yrs ago, and valued the friendship highly.
My sincerest condolences to Dempsey's immediate family & friends. Dear Lord...please take care of our friend.
David and Anna Lea McCurry
December 14, 2006
I met the Lost and Found bluegrass band over 20 years ago when we booked them at the Willow Park Bluegrass Club in Erwin Tennessee. I think we picked all night with Dempsey and Allen. After that, we (The Muddy River Boys) played shows all over the country with them.
I am so glad me and my wife Anna, along with Mike McNees and his wife Ginger, went to see them about a month ago in Bristol at the Picking Porch. We were all great friends.
Dempsey was one of a kind. Our best to Dempsey’s family, they can be very proud.
Marcie Newhart
December 14, 2006
To the Young family and members of the Lost & Found: You are in our thoughts and prayers. Dempsey Young was an inspiration to the bluegrass community. He will be greatly missed by all.
Sincerely,
The Bluegrass Thoroughbreds
Jo Ann Hutchison
December 14, 2006
I want to express my deepest sympathy to Dempsey's family and band family. I will cherish my memories of Dempsey forever in my heart. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to pick my 5-string banjo along side you and Allen on the Powderhorn Park Bluegrass stage in Langley Oklahoma during my teenage years. You made an impression on me I will never forget. You will be greatly missed by numerous bluegrass fans around the country!
Billy Rose
December 14, 2006
I send my condolences to Dempsey's family. Dempsey was a good pickin buddy and I have admired his talent for years. I wish I could be there today but learned of this sad news too late. Sincerely Billy Rose
Shelly & Martin Comer
December 14, 2006
To Dempsey's family & the Past & Present members of The Lost & Found,
Sending you all "Prayers that God keeps you in his arms tightly." Our hearts are deeply saddened by this loss. My husband & I have known the band for 16 years, and actually they did us the honor of playing at our wedding. It's never mattered how long it had been between times of seeing Dempsey, and actually the whole band; when we would meet up again it was just picking up where we left off the last visit. Always greeting you with a smile & a hug. I feel very privileged to be able to have spent the time I did with such a sweet soul & great musician.
I'll be seeing you again friend, can't wait for that heart warming smile, hug & catch up conversation.
Tony Testerman
December 14, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies
Michael O'Ferrall
December 14, 2006
Dempsey, I'll miss you my friend. My prayers are for you and your family. Some people go through life and leave nothing behind. Edward Dempsey Young Jr. leaves a long legacy, musicianship, music but most important he was a true friend that everybody who met him will not forget. I know we won't forget you my friend. Mike O'Ferrall, Pamela Thompson
Wayne (Buck) McClung
December 14, 2006
It's so sad that we lost one of the most innovative mandolin players ever to have played the instrument. From a mandolin players prospective, I admired his ability to play his own style. That style is now lost, but his memory will always be there.
My prayers go out to his family at home , and throughout the Bluegrass world.
Wayne (Buck) McClung
Dan and Diane Huskey
December 14, 2006
Lynette and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Dempsey's passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Tom Adler
December 14, 2006
So terribly sad to hear of Dempsey being gone, too soon. I adored his playing, and though I met him only a time or two, he seemed the very model of a friendly, open and helpful superpicker -- a real bluegrass star. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, and with the whole family of music lovers he inspired.
DAWN AND ANDY LLOYD
December 14, 2006
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH EVERYONE OF YOU. GOD BLESS YOU.
Donna Wingfield
December 14, 2006
Sending my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Dempsey. He was a sweet person and friend to all fortunate enough to meet him. Randy and Scott...there are no mere words when losing a brother. I am thinking of you guys and I hope you will keep playing music in his memory.
Love and prayers,
Donna
James Shelton (Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mtn. Boys)
December 14, 2006
First of all, my deepest sympathy goes out to Dempsey's family on their great loss and also to Allen Mills and The Lost & Found. I can't imagine how hard this must be for them. Dempsey Young was a class act and a good friend. Many years ago I made him a leather mandolin strap and he was one of the first bluegrass artists to endorse "Shelton Straps", which made me very proud. I last saw him at Myrtle Beach on November 23rd- just a quick shake and howdy as we were coming off stage and he was getting ready to go on. We only got to talk for about a minute. I'll always wonder if I could have said something that day that would have made a difference if I had only known. Rest in peace my friend, and thank you for all the great music down through the years. You pulled the best tone of anybody and we all looked up to you as one of the best!!
Kaye Slider
December 14, 2006
I met and talked to Dempsey for the first time at the Charlotte, Michigan bluegrass festival in June this year. Such a nice, friendly man and so willing to talk to a fan about his incredible style and the fantastic sounding mandolin he played. I am so blown away by his untimely passing. I can't imagine the sorrow his family is going through. Peace and strength to you all to help you get through this terribly difficult time. I will forever miss him.
Dick & Wendy Webb
December 14, 2006
We really loved Lost & Found and Dempsey was a good friend. Our Thoughts and prayers are with his family
Ronnie & Sherri Davis
December 13, 2006
The whole world is at a tremendous loss with the passing of Dempsey. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at home and his family on the road, The Lost & Found.
Howard Bonner
December 13, 2006
From all of us in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, we wish you peace. Thank you for leaving memories and music. I'll see you under the apple tree, Dempsey.
Howard Bonner
CFRC-FM
Kingston, Ontario
Canada
Bobby & Charles Adkins
December 13, 2006
We were fellow musicians in the 70's with Allen Mills and Gene Parker.
We always enjoyed Dempsey's unique ability to improvise arrangements to compliment each genre of music that he played.
God's blessings & sympathy to you and your family
Jeanne Mills Witt
December 13, 2006
My heart goes out to the family of such a kind, and loving man. He was like an uncle to me. He will be greatly missed!
Tommy Boyd
December 13, 2006
Allen Mills introduced me to Dempsey around 1976 and I knew then that he was destined to be a great mandolin stylist. I can remember his Mom and Dad were very proud of him, too.
While I was working with Larry Sparks in the 70's, we had several opportunities to visit and work together in his area there in VA and I always looked forward to hearing his exciting work with The L&F.
Our paths have not crossed for the last 25 years or so, but I feel I've lost another special friend.
My heart goes out to all his family and friends.
"Go rest high on that mountain, son your work on earth is done. Go to heaven a shoutin'........
See ya there Dempsey.
norma siple
December 13, 2006
I would like to express my deepest symathy toDempseys family and friends. i always considered Dempsey a good friend.he will surely missed.He had his own way plating the mandolin and on one can top him.There was always a smile on his face any time you looked at him.I always called him Mr. personality plus.He will always be missed and remembered
norma siple.
Pam (Hutchison) Hale
December 13, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. The Lost & Found played at our family festival Powderhorn Park in Langely, Oklahoma for many years. He will be greatly missed.
Terri Eskridge
December 13, 2006
A fantastic person and one of my favorite mandolin players..Dempsy will be missed by all..God Bless.
Johnny & Jeanette Williams
December 13, 2006
Dempsey touched so many lives with his music and his personality. We feel honored to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, and his fellow band members, past and present. May God bless and comfort you all.
L Cornelius
December 13, 2006
Dempsey, you will be missed. I enjoyed talking to you the last time I saw you at Willow Oak Park in Roxboro. I think you were the greatest.
Michael Ramsey
December 13, 2006
I pray that God will bestow a double portion of grace and strength upon this family. There's no way we could know how much you hurt at this time.
Your family's sacrifice of time with Dempsey allowed the rest of the bluegrass world the opportunities to get to know him.
Thanks for sharing Dempsey with the rest of us.
Please convey our deepest sympathy to all of Dempsey's family members, his bandmates and local musical friends.
God bless you all.
Bill Knowlton
December 13, 2006
On behalf of his many fans in Central New York who were honored with his presence when he performed here with Lost & Found, I extend my sincere sympathy and sorrow at your profound loss. Dempsey's many great recordings will be his eternal legacy. We can be profoundly thankful to God for that.
BILL KNOWLTON, WCNY "Bluegrass Ramble"
Colleen Siegel
December 13, 2006
Right now it's visitation time on Wednesday night. I was so shocked and saddened to hear about Dempsey. We had just seen him and Lost and Found on Nov. 4 near Monroe, NC (not the first time). I cannot imagine what the family and Allen Mills are going through right now. I feel so badly for you, and want to express my heartfelt sympathy.
There have been times when listening to a song begin that I knew it was Lost and Found before anyone started singing, just because of the mandolin playing that I heard. I've read most of the guest book so far and see that I wasn't alone in this regard. Dempsey seemed like a man who really cared about his fans. He was never too good to talk with you or have a picture made.
May you somehow all get through this and find the strength to go on like he would want you to.
Just a bluegrass fan,
Jim Sullivan
December 13, 2006
I'm deeply sad to hear of Dempesy's passing. He helped me to get my F-5 Dearstone back in 1996. He even played it and called me to tell me I'd be happy with it. He had a style unsurpassed. What a great guy and what a miss. My deepest thoughts are with his family. Jim Sullivan- Harrisonburg, Va.
Buck and Sammi Blosser
December 13, 2006
From the times on the bus and the times at our home,those memories will be cherished.See you soon my friend.
Brenda Smith
December 13, 2006
I like to express my deepest sympathy to Dempsey's family and friends. Dempsey will be sadly missed in the Bluegrass scene and at home as well. I'd like to thank his family for sharing Dempsey with us the past 33 years. It's been wonderful and I'll cherish the memories always.
Paul Priest
December 13, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dempsey was always very kind to me,and I will forever treasure his memory.
Linda Bolton
December 13, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to Dempsey's family. Kerney and I always look forward to enjoying his wonderful playing and delightful personality when Lost & Found come to Albuquerque each year. We will miss him greatly, such a genuinely nice person! Our sympathy also to Alan and all the musicians who have been his bandmates over the years.
Bill Henry
December 13, 2006
Dempsey was just about the first professional bluegrass musician I ever had the pleasure to meet. As a beginning mandolin player I was full of questions. He was very gracious and generous with his time. I've never forgotten that.
Over the years we have met several times when L&F played in my part of Ontario. I'll miss the man and his music.
My condolences to his family, friends and bandmates.
Bobby White
December 13, 2006
Dempsey, you will be sorely missed. I treasure those times I got to sit in with Lost and Found, and always loved and appreciated the encouragement you gave me. Oh, there are so many thoughts and memories! I wish you and yours comfort and rest.
Mike Lawing
December 13, 2006
The International Bluegrass Music Museum sends its respects and wants you to know that Dempsey will always be remembered here.
Brenda Espriella
December 13, 2006
Steve and Family, Just wanted to let you know how sorry I was to hear about your Brother.
David, Alice and Stacy Powell
December 13, 2006
We considered Dempsey a good friend and we will miss him always. It was a pleasure to see him at shows and he always had a smile and hug for us. We send our thoughts to the family and we pray that God will give them peace. We also send our prayers out for Allen, Scottie, and Ronnie and other former members of the band.
Dennis Fehling
December 13, 2006
My name is Dennis Fehling I live In Terrebonne Oregon and have been a loing time fan of lost and found.
I'am so sorry for the lost of such a great talent, Please except my deepest sympathy.
brian blaylock
December 13, 2006
dempsey had the greatest taste on the mandolin!!! and he is one of the top 5!!
he was always a friend to me whenever i saw him.
brian blaylock
Sandy Menshouse Nunley
December 13, 2006
Lynette, We never met but Dempsey was a good friend to my parents, Russ and Sally Menshouse. He spent many wonderful times at their home and on the road. My heart is so deeply broken for you and your children, and I am saddened over his passing. I haven't seen Dempsey since the band came to my Dad's funeral in 1997. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Kirk and Bobbi Randleman Buncombe Turnpike
December 13, 2006
Our prayers for peace and strength to Dempsey's family at this tragic time. He was a good man and wonderful musician who shared his music unselfishly.
Dave Propst
December 13, 2006
I met Dempsey many years ago and although I wasn't as accomplished on my mandolin as I am now, he still treated me with respect and as a 'musician equal'. That gave me confidence. Still in later years when we'd play the same show or festival when I'd come off stage, he'd throw a compliment my way as I'd walk by . . . . "good pickin'", "you're getting better all the time", "you whomped 'em that time" . . . We also had some awesome talks, the one I remember the most was the story about how he won the mandolin contest at Galax - totally a hoot - I never laughed so hard in my life. He was the one that talked me into buying the very Dearstone Mandolin I still have and play on stage to this day - 10 years later. He was a great friend, an unknowing mentor and an under-recognized mandolin playing giant. I still feel there's a place in my heart that has died - miss ya Dempsey.
Eddie King
December 13, 2006
Bluegrass has lost a true icon. May God bless and keep you all.
Ashby Frank
December 13, 2006
I'd like to express my deepest sympathies to the family, and to his band mates.
He was a very kind man, and influenced a lot of mandolin players and musicians world-wide.
The last time I got to sit down with Dempsey was in LaGrange, GA, and I was having a hard time remembering how to play a break that he had played on one of Ronnie Bowman's albums. I was about to go on stage with Ronnie, and neither Dempsey or I could remember exactly what he had played. We both got a little laugh out of that, but I was amazed at the chords and melodies that he was playing around with while we were talking.
I will miss seeing him on stage and backstage, and the music that he made that inspired myself and many others to be better musicians, and the laid back clever personality that made everyone smile.
Bernie Sanders
December 13, 2006
SWEET MEMORIES.....
WHEN: Privileged Wednesday nights....1974-1988.
WHO: Dempsey, Alan, Gene, Roger
WHERE: THE HOUSE RESTAURANT...FERRUM, VA.
Thank you, Dempsey, is not near enough to say for all the joy you brought us all. Safe to say no mandolin before or since has rocked
that "house" like yours. The bluegrass music family has their collective arms around your fans, friends and family during this most trying time.
I look forward to seeing you on the other side, my brother.
BLUE SKIES....
Kathy & JW Sink
December 13, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and band members.
PHYLLIS PERRY
December 13, 2006
I AM SO SORRY ABOUT MR. DEMPSEY'S PASSING AND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND LOST AND FOUND'S FAMILYS. MAY GOD'S RICHEST BLESSINGS WILL BE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU.
Tim Shelton
December 13, 2006
I was saddened to hear the news about the passing of Dempsey Young. His playing was unique and very influential. I'm so sorry for his family and the guys in Lost & Found. I hope you all can find some comfort during this difficult time.
Dody Borton
December 13, 2006
To those of us honored to have the priviledge of meeting, knowing, listening to, and loving Dempsey, our hearts will NEVER be the same, and yet we will forever carry those special memories, stories, smiles, songs and cherished moments spent in his presence. He touched so many lives, and I don't think he ever knew how VERY deeply he made an impression on us all. My deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences go out to all of his family including his band mates who were as much his "brothers" as his blood brothers, and all of his friends who he spent this way too short time on earth with. May God's Peace rest upon you, and the comfort of knowing that he's just over Jordan and waiting for us to join him.
He's playing that mandolin in the great jam session on high, can't you just hear it?? John Duffey and Bill Monroe are welcoming him to the folds, and he's still singing Daisy a Day and playing Golden Slippers so that the Angels can dance as much as we did down here. I will always remember the special times sitting and talking and laughing and Dad making homemade pizzas for the guys after the shows. Those memories and the smiles I will always carry because he was a true friend, a wonderful gentleman, and an innovator of this Bluegrass Music we all love so much will stay with me forever.
Play the "Doodley Doot" song for Dad up there, Dempsey. Your comfort to us when we lost him was more appreciated than we could have ever told you! Mom will miss that song most of all!
Thanks to Lynette and his children for sharing this wonderful man with us all these years. Your sacrifice made all of us throughout the Bluegrass World feel very fortunate to have had him be part of our lives....We are all going to miss him. Please take comfort in the Lord, who will carry you through this time of great sorrow and gives us the promise of eternal life with our loved ones!
Rest in peace, dear friend, and I look forward to seeing you again someday!
Joan Wimmer
December 13, 2006
Lynette, As you know, I lost my husband, my friend, father to my children and a great musician. Our loss was also in December so we have quite a bit in common. I pray for you and your family that God will give you strength, courage and grace to face each new day as he did us. Let God wrap his love around you all and help you through this difficult time. If you need to talk to someone who has been thur the loss of a dear husband please don't hesitate to call me.
II Corinthians 1:3 & 4
My Love and Prayers to you all, Joan (Prillaman) Wimmer
Bill Hunter
December 13, 2006
Thanks to Dempsey for the music and for your support over the years.May God Give you extra strength at this time and forward.
Pat Collins
December 13, 2006
Deepest condolences from the Drifters bluegrass band, K.C.Mo.
Brad Bechtel
December 13, 2006
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends in their time of loss.
Ferrell Stowe
December 13, 2006
May the peace of God be with Dempsey and his family
Keith Yoder
December 13, 2006
My prayers and thoughts are with Dempsey's family and extended bluegrass family. He will be missed.
Evan Carl
December 13, 2006
The Bluegrass world has lost one of it's true legends and finest people in the passing of Dempsey Young. It was an honor to be able to work with Dempsey and Allen and the rest Lost and Found at Festivals over the past quarter century. He will be sorely missed by the entire Bluegrass Family.
Doug Hutchens
December 13, 2006
We spent many a late night and early morning in casual conversation doing about 75 sailing through the darkness and never ran out of things to talk about. I'm going to miss you my friend.
Doug
Keith and Elizabeth Cottle
December 13, 2006
Lynette, Christopher, Stephanie, and Demetra,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God be with you all.
Peggy Sifers-Avila
December 13, 2006
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Calvin & Brenda Lawson
December 13, 2006
We have lost one of the Best in the Bluegrass Family. Dempsey we will miss your smile, but you are with the master now and will smile on and on. Our prayers are with the Young Family and Lost and Found.
Shadowland Band
December 13, 2006
May the joy you've given us in your music be yours in your new home.
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