Tim Dempsey

James T. “Tim” Dempsey, age 53, of Henderson, KY, passed away at 2:30 AM, Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at his home. Tim was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He was the son of James “Little Jimmy” and Carrie “Tena” Dempsey. His father was a musician, and his career moved them to Nashville, TN. In high school, Tim was a gifted athlete playing football, basketball, and baseball. He was offered a football scholarship to Vanderbilt University, but chose to pursue his love of music instead. Following in his dad’s footsteps Tim was a gifted artist in the Nashville circuit. He played the drums and his first album was recorded with Little Jimmy Dickens. Tim was known as the youngest studio musician in Music City. In 1997, he was inducted into the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame, for his contribution to the country music industry. Tim’s favorite number was 7, his sports jerseys were always number 7 and he carefully planned his wedding date to be on 7/7/2007.Tim and his wife were married 7 years ago but have been together for 31 years. He wrote a song for his wife, that she holds very dear to her heart. Tim was employed by Tri-State Better Business Bureau as Director of Operations and Business Affairs for the last six years. Tim was preceded in death by his father, James C. “Little Jimmy” Dempsey, Grandmother, Grace and uncle Byron Yarbrough, Jr. Left to cherish his memory: Wife: Jennifer Nance Dempsey Henderson, KY Mother: Carrie “Tena” Dempsey Quitman, MS Father-in-Law: James “Jim” Nance Sebree, KY Brother: Ric Dempsey Henderson, KY Sister-in-law & husband: Deborah Hinton and Jerry Nieces: Sabrina Basham & Ashley Dempsey Nephews: Aaron Jennings and Jesse Dempsey Great Nieces: Nova DeMatos, Ellie Wilkerson, Brylie Basham Great Nephew: Gage Wilkerson Relatives and friends are invited to Tim’s Life Celebration from 3:30- 8:00 PM Friday and again on Saturday starting at 11:00 AM at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home, Henderson, KY. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the funeral home with Keith Scott officiating. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to: ASPCA, https://www.aspca.org/ and/or American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org/. Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home, online condolences may be made at www.bentonglunt.com

Tim Dempsey

September 30, 1961 - January 6, 2015