Bruce A. Dempsey

January 1, 1947 - April 14, 2022

On April 14, 2022, Bruce A. Dempsey loving husband and father passed from this life at the age of 75. Bruce was a lifelong resident of Piedmont, Alabama. He leaves behind his wife, Kaye Verell Dempsey; his son, Andrew (Pam) and daughter Holly Clonts; 3 grandchildren, Claudia and Ben Dempsey, Chandler Armstrong and his therapy dogs, Buck and Lulu. He was preceded in death by his parents Hershel and Panna Dempsey and his sister, Dawn Dempsey. Bruce was a 1965 graduate of Piedmont High School and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Auburn University in 1969. He worked for Garratt Callahan for 26 years where he was known as one of their “finest District Managers”. In the words of Matt Garratt “as long as Garratt Callahan is around, the memory and the stories will be intricately intertwined with that of Bruce Dempsey”. He was a member of Piedmont First United Methodist Church where he served on multiple committees. He was especially proud of his involvement facilitating the design and construction of the PFUMC Meditation Garden, where he will be laid to rest. He was passionate about Piedmont as demonstrated by his participation in many community service boards. He was a long-time member of the Lozahatchee Lodge #97. Bruce enjoyed life and was always ready with a smile and a joke. He never met a stranger. He loved his family, fishing, gardening and his Tennessee Walking Horses. A Celebration of Life will be held at Piedmont First United Methodist Church on Monday April 18, 2022 at 12:00 noon. The family will receive friends and family between 10:30 and 12:00. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Piedmont First United Methodist Church or the Piedmont Benevolence Center. A special thank you to Piedmont Health Care Center for their care during these past few weeks.