Chad Dempsey, 51 of Middletown, MO, passed away April 14th, 2026 at DePaul Hospital from complications from a stroke.
On May 9th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. graveside service with the Masonic lodge brothers and family at Smyrna Cemetery. Then at 3:00 p.m. Casual Celebration/gathering, visiting, telling stories, light food. At Gilbert's Grove 9275 Pike 410 Middletown, MO. Hope you can join us.
Chad was born November 22, 1974 to Thomas Bryson Dempsey and Jean [Jones] Dempsey. He grew up in New Hartford, Missouri, and he attended the Bowling Green School District and graduated with the class of 1993. During his last 2 years of high school he pursued welding studies in Eolia trade school. He was a very good welder.
In 1997 he decided to change jobs and started at the N.E.C.C. in Bowling Green, Mo. Where he put in twenty four years. Upon retirement he continued farming and helping with the hogs. In 2025 along with his brother Alan, they opened C.& A. Tire, off of Pike 331.
Being raised on a farm with hogs and row crops, Chad developed a deep appreciation for rural life and its values.
He was also very proud of being a member of Lick Creek No. 302 A.F.& A.M. of Perry, Mo.
His proudest accomplishment was being a father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Besides his parents, he is survived by his son Luke Dempsey and wife Grace, his grandchildren Nolan, Beckham, and Henry Dempsey all of Fayetteville, AR. Xsavier Horton, Kya, Zander Horton, Adrian Horton and one great grandchild August Horton. His family brought him immense joy and pride throughout his life.
Chad is also survived by his siblings: sisters Elaine Dempsey, Barbara Owens, Yolanda Maksymiw and husband Peter, and brother Alan Dempsey and wife Crystal. With a host of nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by his grandparents Virgil & Frances Jones, as well as Lyman & Emma Mae Dempsey.
Know for his warm personality and ability to connect with anyone he met, Chad never knew a stranger. A trait he inherited from his father. He enjoyed being around people and cherished the relationships he built throughout his life.
Chad's memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew him. May his legacy bring comfort to all who mourn his passing.
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My Baby,
The one I held onto a little longer, not because you loved anymore, but because you would be my last baby. Oh, how I wish I could hug you one more time. But I'll have to wait for that hug to come a little longer down the road. With All Love, Mom My
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