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Larry Joe Dempsey
December 10, 1948 - January 7, 2023

Larry Joe Dempsey, 74, of Paragould, Arkansas passed away at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital on January 7, 2023. He was born in Hornersville, Missouri to Bert and Maudie Waddle Dempsey. He retired from Stewart Brothers in Memphis, Tennessee after 42 years of employment. He was in the Army in Vietnam and received honorable awards. He attended Greater Vision Church in Paragould, Arkansas for many years. He enjoyed going to Mountain View, Arkansas to sing and play his guitar. He also enjoyed cooking, and spending time with his family. Survivors include; loving wife of 54 years: Shelia Dempsey of the home; three children: Michelle (Sam) Maddox of Blytheville, Arkansas, Benny (Tamera) Dempsey of Paragould, Arkansas, Kevin Jones and Crystal Vaughn of Kennett, Missouri; seven grandchildren: Kailey (Kolton) Brewer, Scotty (Lucy) Jones, Amanda Maddox and Peyton Maddox, Brent (Sarah) Jones, Macy Jones, and Jayden Jones; four great grandchildren: Kaelynn Brewer, Kayden Brewer, Alexis Ivy, and Elijah Ivy; one brother: James Dempsey of Memphis, Tennessee; one sister: Ann Vincent and Roy Watson of Kennett, Missouri; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by; one brother: Gene Dempsey; and three sisters: Mae Strickland, Agnes Ryles, and Florene Potter. Pallbearers: Jamie Duncan, Chris Dempsey, Eddie Dempsey, Larry Jack Dempsey, Montgomery Dempsey, Joe Morgan, and Kolton Brewer. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Christian Life Center (9358 Highway 49 N) in Brookland, Arkansas with Bro. Scott Trayler officiating. The family will receive visitors at the church from 12:00 p.m. until service time. Interment will follow at Linwood Cemetery in Paragould, Arkansas under the direction of Faith Funeral Service.

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Visitation

January 11, 2023
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Christian Life Center
9358 Highway 49 N
Brookland, AR 72417

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Funeral Service

January 11, 2023
01:00 PM

Christian Life Center
9358 Highway 49 N
Brookland, AR 72417

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Graveside Service

January 11, 2023

Linwood Cemetery
1232 W. Kings Highway
Paragould, AR 72450

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  1. Diana Winkle , Evening Shade Ar says

    Prayers for you all

  2. Roger and Judie Williams, Beloit, Wi. says

    So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

  3. Donna Huntley , Finger tn says

    I'm so very sorry I thought alot of him he was a good man and loved his family very much this is a sad time he's up there with Gene and his sisters mom and dad looking down watching over us he's in a better place till we see you again love Donna and terrilyn

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