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Gene Dempsey Obituary

Gene William Dempsey Hanahan - Gene William Dempsey, 74, of Hanahan, SC, died Sunday, November 20, 2016. His funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 23, 2016, in the J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTHWOODS CHAPEL, 2180 Greenridge Road at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park; pallbearers are Troy Dempsey, Chad Dempsey, Rodney Dempsey, Jake Dempsey, Jr., Brian Jackson, and Donovan Stevenson. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1:30 pm until the time of the service. Gene was born January 26, 1942, in Charleston, SC, son of the late Heyward Cecil Dempsey and Thelma Edna Hiott Dempsey. He was a graduate of Bamberg High School and retired as a quality control specialist with Lockheed Aircraft Co. He was a member of the North Charleston United Methodist Church, Dorchester Blue Lodge #369 AFM and the Omar Shrine. He is survived by his two sons, Michael S. Dempsey of Hanahan, SC and Derrick Dempsey of Cocoa Beach, FL; two grandsons, Kyle Dempsey and Kevin Dempsey both of Atlanta, GA; two brothers, Jake Dempsey of Holly Hill, SC and Robert Dempsey (Betty) of Branchville, SC. He was preceded in death by his wife, Becky Davis Dempsey. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 21 to Nov. 22, 2016.

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November 23, 2016

My condolences for your loss. May you all be strengthened by the God of comfort during this difficult time.

Mayor and City Council of Hanahan

November 23, 2016

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your loved one. Your family is in our thoughts and in our prayers. Mayor Minnie Newman and Hanahan City Council: Dan Owens, Michael Sally, Mike Dyson, Jeff Chandler, Joel Hodges and Kevin Cox.

November 23, 2016

So sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort give you the strength you need to endure your loss.

Sincerely,

The Scotts

Keith and Robin Cleveland

November 22, 2016

May you rest in peace and no pain, until we meet again in the house of the Lord. Amen!!

Marsha Johnson

November 22, 2016

Michael & Derrick - I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I have so many fond memories of Gene. We were always laughing when we would get together. My thoughts and prayers are with you both and the rest of the family. He is smiling down from heaven with "The Beck", Big John Moon, and so many others.
Hugs to you!
Marsha (Moon) Johnson

Donna Dempsey Wheate

November 22, 2016

My Deepest Condolences to Michael, Derrick and the Entire Dempsey Family. Heaven has truly gained a new angel full of Great Humor and a Huge Heart. May God, Family and close Friends bring you all Peace and Comfort. Uncle Gene was very special to me personally and we spoke often even though I am in NM. He will now rejoice with his his wife,siblings and parents and look down on all of us. Fly On Uncle and Rest In Peace Until We Meet Again!!!!!!

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