Claude Dempsey
October 21, 1967 - November 9, 2016
Claude “Strawberry” Dempsey 49 of Duncan Fork, WV went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Nov. 9, 2016 while a patient at the Pikeville Medical Center. He was born Oct. 21, 1967 at Holden, WV the son of the late Leander and Lizzie Lackey Dempsey. He is also preceded in death by his grandparents, Oscar and Mindy Hunt Dempsey and Daniel and Elsie Browning Lackey and one brother, Charles Lee Dempsey. Claude was a faithful and dedicated member of the Duncan Fork United Baptist Church. He loved making crafts for his family and the ladies at the church. He also loved hunting, fishing and most of all riding his bicycle. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and was truly loved by all who knew him. He never met a stranger and was special to everyone. He is survived by his brothers, Oscar (Robyn) Dempsey, James Dempsey and John B. Dempsey, sisters, Marcella (Andrew) Hall, Mindy Dempsey, Ethel (Larry) Runyon and Goldie Evans. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews as well as a host of friends and church family which he dearly loved. Funeral services will be held at the Duncan Fork United Baptist Church Sunday Nov. 13, 2016 at 11:00am with Elders Eddie Layne, Dennie Evans and Ransom Chafin officiating. Burial will follow in the Lee Dempsey Cemetery at Duncan Fork. Visitation will be at the Church after 4:00pm Saturday evening with services starting at 7:00pm. Pallbearer will be the men of the church. Online condolences can be made at ChafinFuneralHome.Com
Claude “Strawberry” Dempsey 49 of Duncan Fork, WV went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Nov. 9, 2016 while a patient at the Pikeville Medical Center. He was born Oct. 21, 1967 at Holden, WV the son of the late Leander and... View Obituary & Service Information