Jack “Pete” Dempsey, 82, of Beaumont died Friday, May 7, 2004 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont Hospital.
A native of Goodrich, and Beaumont area resident since 2959, Mr. Dempsey was an ironworker for the Local Union. He was United States Marine Corps World War II veteran.
Graveside services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 2004 in Hooks Cemetery, Kountze under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 N Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday evening, May 8, 2004 at the mortuary.
Survivors include daughters, Kallaugha Conn and her husband Jimmy of Lumberton, Donna Headrick of Nederland, and Sonia Voyles of Somerville, Tennessee; grandchildren, Kirt Conn, Monty Tatum, Rodona Neely, and Clayton Voyles; great grandsons, Garrett Tatum and Connor Tatum; great granddaughter, Madeline Neely; sisters, Julia Mae Burrell and Edna “Shug” Linder; numerous nieces and nephews, other family members; and his extended family at Hotel Beaumont.
Mr. Dempsey was preceded in death by, Juanita Dempsey; his parents; brothers, Dave Dempsey and Joe Dempsey; and his sister, Mattie Lee Sewell.
Memorial contributions may be made to Robert E. Debake Veterans Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77211.