Robert Edward Dempsey, Sr.

Robert Edward Dempsey, Sr., 70 of Bearden died Sunday March 11, 2018 at Dallas County Medical Center at Fordyce. Born August 12, 1947 at Mountain Home, he was a son of the late Harold Dempsey and Barbara Nowlin Dempsey. He was preceded in death by a brother, Rickey Dempsey. He is survived by his wife, Jane Dempsey of Bearden; three sons, Robert Edward "Booder" Dempsey (Susan) of Hampton, John Dempsey (Amy) of Bossier City, La., Tracy Dempsey (Vonda) of Hampton; step-daughter, Kathy Clemons (David) of Bearden; brother, Wayne Dempsey of Calion; twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Hampton. Funeral services are 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Hampton First Assembly of God with Rev. Rickey Smith and Rev. Eddie Raines officiating. Burial will follow at Dunn Cemetery. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral home of Hampton/Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.