Harry Dempsey
March 02, 1932 - February 22, 2014
Obituary
Harry Gerald Dempsey Sr., 81, of Indianapolis died on Saturday February 22, 2014. He was born to Howard Ray and Blanche (Wolford) Dempsey in Indianapolis on March 2, 1932, both precede him in death. He is also preceded in death by both wives, in 2004 his first wife, Mrs. Patricia May Dempsey passed away to whom he was married for 48 years. His second wife, Mrs. Jonell Dempsey passed away in 2011 to whom he was married for 5 years. Harry worked for Peerless Pump from 1958 until 1967, then later worked for Freightliner, a truck manufacturer until his career changed and then became a union representative for local 716 Teamsters Union. Harry served proudly in the United States Marines during the Korean War. He was a member of the Charity Tabernacle Church for 52 years (now called the Charity Church). Harry loved spending time with his family and enjoyed golf, travel and fishing. Harry is survived by his son, Harry G. (Angie) Dempsey Jr.; daughters, Susan P. (James T.) Dusina, Kathy E. Jennings, Deanna L. Dempsey; grandchildren, Harry G. Dempsey, Jasmine Dempsey, Joseph Dempsey, Joseph V. Jennings, Shannon Jennings, Kyle Dusina, Amy (Ryan) Cooley and Sam Dempsey; great-granddaughters, Annika Dempsey, Alexa Dempsey and Christina Cooley; step-children, Vickie Wagner and Mark Hayton. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Charity Church, 2700 S. Tibbs Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46241.
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Laura Smith
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When I think of Harry, I think of the word: faithfulness. Harry was a faithful servant and loved tell of God's love! I remember sneaking into the "old folks" Sunday School class he taught for years. Harry never seem to mind me being there, though I was at least 30+ years younger than everybody else. Week after week he shared how God saved him and restored his life. He was proud, honored, and humbled by that. One phase that he said has stayed with me all these years, "Sin is sin. You do something the first time, you feel convicted. Then you do it a second time and you don't feel as bad as you did the first time. When you repeat the same sin over and over it doesn't feel wrong any longer. No matter how many times you commit a sin, it's still a sin". Such a great reminder always in the back of my head. I thank God for allowing Harry to be in my path and for speaking truth in me. His tears of humility and faithfulness will never be forgotten.
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Kathy Jennings
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I love you daddy. I will miss you greatly.
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Harold Holland
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I always loved talking about the Lord with Brother Harry! He loved the Lord with all his heart.. also enjoyed sharing war stories with a fellow veteran! A very special person!
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Larry Wayne Adkins
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I love you Harry. See you on the other side.