Bob Dempsey

Bob S. Dempsey of Ironton, Missouri passed away December 22, 2016 at his residence at the age of 89 years. He was born August 3, 1927 in Saint Louis, Missouri the son of the late Buell and Oma Mae (Gilstrap) Dempsey. Bob was united in marriage to Loretta Faye Turner on October 9, 1965 and she survives. Also surviving are five children; Randy and wife Terri Dempsey of Imperial, Missouri, Christine and husband Rick Schindler of Edwardsville, Illinois, David and wife Amy Dempsey of Bonne Terre, Missouri, David Crocker and wife Melissa of Park Hills, Missouri, and Dennis Crocker of Farmington, Missouri. Bob was preceded in death by his son, Dennis Dempsey. Other survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Leona Dempsey of Pilot Knob, Missouri and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Thomas and his brother, Jerry Dempsey, grandson Aaron Crocker, grandson David Dempsey, and great grand-daughter Isabella Simms. Bob was a 1945 graduate of Ironton High School. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was the owner and operator of Fort Davidson Oil Company for thirty-five years. He also owned Fort Davidson Muffler and Brake and the Pilot Knob Liquor Store. He was a member of the Ironton Masonic Lodge AF & AM and the Arcadia Valley Elks Lodge. He loved to bowl, play golf, water ski and boating. He was particularly fond of baseball and softball. He coached Little League for his sons, he played on teams, and he sponsored teams.