OBITUARY
James Lavance Dempsey
December 8, 1928 – November 22, 2019
James Lavance Dempsey (90) passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 in his Norfolk home.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Martha F. Dempsey; two daughters, Laverne F. Thompson and Linda Gail Hudson; and one son, Jerry Dempsey. Left to cherish his memory are his two children, Doris Bird and James Dempsey, Jr. (Juanita); eight grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; even more great great grandchilden; and an extended family and friends.
Arrangements are courtesy of Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 from 10am - 12pm in the Woodlawn Chapel with a funeral service at 12pm, followed by interment in the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens at 1pm.
In lieu of flowers, the familys asks that you make a donation to the charity of your choice in Lavance's honor. To leave a memory or message of condolences or memory, please visit www.WoodlawnNorfolk.com
FAMILY
- Martha F. Dempsey, Wife (deceased)
- Laverne F. Thompson, Daughter (deceased)
- Linda Gail Hudson, Daughter (deceased)
- Jerry Dempsey, Son (deceased)
- Doris Bird, Daughter
- James Dempsey, Jr. (Juanita Dempsey), Son
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Eight Grandchildren,
Numerous Great-Grandchildren
Even more Great Great-Grandchildren
And an extended family and friends
PALLBEARERS
- United States Navy, Pallbearer
- Mike Mykins, Honorary Pallbearer
- Mike Travel, Honorary Pallbearer
- Eathen Leland, Honorary Pallbearer
- Kassie McGuire, Honorary Pallbearer
- Jerry Hudson, Honorary Pallbearer
- Robbie Thompson, Honorary Pallbearer
DONATIONS
- The Organization of Your Choice
Services
- Visitation Wednesday, November 27, 2019
- Funeral Service Wednesday, November 27, 2019
- Burial Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Memories
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Martie Wells
November 27, 2019
My Grandpa had a wonderful and full life. He was greatly loved and he loved greatly. He was a good man with a great big heart. He will be truly missed. I love you Grandpa!
Martie
Jim Hudson
November 26, 2019
I have been fortunate to be part of the Dempsey family for over 51 years. I will always cherish the times spent with Dad. We fished together, hunted together and the holidays and times spent with him and Mom were special. Please know Doris and Jimmy that I love you and I loved Dad and will miss him.
Love, Jim
joe garcia
November 24, 2019
I served with the "Chief" aboard AR415, married his daughter and have nothing but the best memories of his kindness and respect for others. He will always be remembered as a true gentleman.
Michael Hooper
November 22, 2019
Jim:
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Mike
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