Dempsy was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 8, 1960, graduated from Watkins Memorial High School in Pataskala, Class of 1978, and spent his life in Central Ohio.
Left to mourn his passing are his loving wife and forever sweetheart, Peggy (née Beatty), who he deeply treasured; his children Anthony, Eric, Ashley and Landon (Liberty); grandchildren Jordan, Hayleigh, Nathan, Aiden, and Serenity; nephews Joshua (Lauren) and Christian; a niece, Morgan; great-nieces Emma and Stevie; great-nephew Finnegan; Peggy's nieces, Sandie and Brandy; and Peggy's grandson Hayden. Dempsy is also survived by his father Dempsy, Sr. (Nila); and sisters Chris (Ray) and Sheila. He was predeceased by his mother Lena; sister Cheryl; and son-in-law Brad Kanniard.
Dempsy never passed up an opportunity to mention to others how well Peggy cared for him. He cherished his family, countless friends, and acquaintances, all of whom loved him for his gentle spirit, kind words and commitment to helping others.
Services for Dempsy will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026 at Crouse-Kauber-Fraley Funeral Home, 225 North Main Street in Johnstown, OH, with visiting hours from 10:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 12 noon. Interment will follow services at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hamburg Cemetery, 3175 Hamburg Rd. SW, Fairfield County, OH.
