Dempsey Braveboy

Dempsey Braveboy, 85, of Coward, husband of the late Novie Jo Miles Braveboy, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, at Encompass Health, Florence.

Mr. Dempsey was born on July 19, 1937, in Florence County, son of the late Arthur Braveboy and Mary Lee Evans Braveboy. He was a Veteran of The United States Army and charter member of The Bible Temple. Mr. Dempsey was a graduate of Union School and attended Florence Darlington Technical College. He was a retired mechanic at Wellman Industries and owner of Dempsey’s Upholstery. Mr. Dempsey enjoyed gardening.

Surviving are his sons, Rusty (Merriell) Braveboy of Scranton and Scott (Kellie) Braveboy of Pamplico; grandchildren, Justin Braveboy, Laci McDaniel and Jeremy Braveboy; great-grandchildren, Natalie Braveboy, Cash Braveboy and Brody Braveboy; siblings, Larry Braveboy, Pansy (John) Baker and Jackie Kirby.

Mr. Dempsey was preceded in death by a brother, Toby Braveboy.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at The Bible Temple, with burial to follow at the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

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