Jack was born in Guilford County, NC; son of the late Garland and Edna Dempsey. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Jack was a member of American Legion Post 53 and lifelong member of VFW. He was also a member of Reavis Memorial Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Dempsey was preceded in death by his great-great grandchild, Levi Emanuel Degner. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ruby C. Dempsey; daughter, Linda Byerly and husband, Carl of Thomasville; son Dr. Gary L. Dempsey and wife Dana of Hickory; grandchildren, Michelle Owens and husband, Woody, CJ Byerly and wife, Amy; great grandchildren, Christen Degner and husband, Nick, Kayla Butler, Brandon Wilson, Jared Owens, Lauran Chappell, EJ Owens, Kenton Owens and great-great grandchild, Elijah Lee Degner.
Memorial Contributions may be made in Jack’s memory to Disabled Veterans National Foundation, 4601 Forbes Blvd., Suite #130, Lanham, MD 20706.
Hanes Lineberry North Elm Chapel is assisting the Dempsey family. Online condolences may be shared at www.haneslineberryfhnorthelm.com.
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