Rob Dempsey Obituary, Greenville, SC: Station Manager – HOST: Morning Show at HIS Radio and Saint Petersburg, Florida native, Robert Dempsey has passed away. The father of four died on Wednesday night, October 23, 2024, from a pulmonary embolism.
He was pronounced dead around 10:09 PM, according to the family statement. He was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer; however, his life was tragically cut short by a pulmonary embolism.
Who Was Rob Dempsey?
Rob Dempsey was a native of Saint Petersburg, FL, and a resident of Greenville, South Carolina. He was a biological father of three and an adoptive father of one. Rob was the former Program Director at The JOY FM and an ex-worker at the YMCA of Greenville.
He was a graduate of St. Petersburg Catholic High School and a loving husband to Amy Dempsey. Rob’s testimonies were quite exceptional. He transitioned from being a homeless, drug-addicted adolescent who was saved by Christian radio to becoming a DJ for Christian radio to provide the same hope to others. And that is precisely what he did. Year after year, day after day.
Rob Dempsey Cause Of Death
He was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer; however, his life was tragically cut short by a pulmonary embolism. Dempsey’s bio on the station website says the following: “You know Rob from the Mornings. Some know him as the guy who lost 140lbs to overcome obesity, others know him as the 16 year old kid kicked out of his home to live in the streets, and others know him as being a foster and adoptive parent.
Rob Dempsey Wife and Children – Family
Rob and his wife’s kids range from a 38 year old war hero, 27 year old Social Media Marketing Director, 22 year college graduate who just got married, and an 15 year old whom they adopted November ’09. Plus, many foster children through their home for over 9 years.”
Prayers have been asked for his family and friends. “Prayers for his wife, Amy, and his children, whom he talked about all the time and loved deeply. Rob, you are healed a whole. We will miss you on this side.”
Rob Dempsey Obituary and Funeral Arrangements will be Updated Shortly….
It is going to be different not hearing Robs voice in the mornings wit Lizz this is going to be a change prayers for His Radio family and listening family and for Amy and family May God Bless each and everyone of us