Willard Dempsey
July 15, 1935 - January 22, 2017
Willard Glenn Dempsey, age 81 of Louisiana, passed away January 22, 2017 at the Maple Grove Lodge in Louisiana. Willard’s wishes were to gift his body to science with a memorial service to be held at a later date. Willard was born July 15, 1935 in Pike County, the son of William Lee and Jewel Darlene Vannoy Dempsey. Survivors include sons Glenn Harvey Dempsey and Douglas E Dempsey; brothers Leon Dempsey (Mary Ann) of Vandalia, Bobby Dempsey (Mary Lou) of Bowling Greend; sister Rose Kaiser of Paris. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Marilyn Sapp, sisters Charlene Nappier, and Mary Lou Henderson. Willard resided in Pike County his entire life and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He served in the United Sates Army from 1957 until 1960. Willard worked as a union painter. He worked on many project around Pike County and surrounding areas, including the Champ Clark Bridge and the Hercules Plant. Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes in Bowling Green is in charge of arrangements.
Willard Glenn Dempsey, age 81 of Louisiana, passed away January 22, 2017 at the Maple Grove Lodge in Louisiana. Willard’s wishes were to gift his body to science with a memorial service to be held at a later date. Willard was born... View Obituary & Service Information