Wednesday, February 14, 2024 11:30 am

Chip Dempsey passed away January 3, 2024.

Chip was born July 17, 1951 in Boston, MA to the late Leo and Joyce Dempsey.

He was also preceded in death by his in-laws Charles and Annette Whitaker of Forest City.

Chip was a proud Veteran as a Navy Corpsman and his career in the Air Force as a certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

Chip excelled in his forty years as a nurse anesthetist and anesthesia educator. Chip retired from Atrium Healthcare after 28 years of service.

Chip is survived by his wife of 42 years, Debbie Whitaker Dempsey, daughters Stacy Godfrey Smart of Kings Mountain and Heather Dempsey Cambra of Lakeville MA, four grandsons. He is also survived by one brother Steve Dempsey and wife Cindy of Bridgewater MA, and a sister Susan McConnel of Plymouth MA.

A celebration of Chip's life will be held February 17 at Crowe's Mortuary and Chapel.

Visitation will be from 10am-11am and the service will begin at 11am. Military Honors will be provided by The Rutherford County Veterans Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers consider a donation to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, 374 Hudlow Rd., Forest City, NC 28043.

Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com.