Alvin C. Dempsey, age 82, of 5801 North 42nd, Quincy, IL, died on Saturday, February 23, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 1, 1936 in Quincy, IL the son of Harry & Alvina (Mettemeyer) Dempsey. He married Kay Adair on October 19, 1963. She survives. Alvin was a lifelong farmer and also drove a truck for Edgar McNay and John Isaacson. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. He was also a member of the FFA, 4H and was a 4H Leader for a number of years. Alvin served on the board of the Adams Electrical Cooperative and the Ellington Home Cemetery Board.
In addition to his wife, Alvin is also survived by one son;
Two grandchildren; Lance Heady of Dallas, TX and Paige Heady of Quincy. Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
Alvin was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Edward Dempsey and a sister Patricia Ellerbrock.[1]
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