Funeral arrangements have been announced for Rob Dempsey, station manager and host of Rob and Lizz in the Morning on HIS Radio.HIS Radio announced Dempsey’s passing on air Thursday morning. He died Wednesday night. Dempsey announced on Facebook on Oct. 15 that he had bladder cancer and the post said “it looks aggressive.” Read that post here. Dempsey’s funeral will be held on Monday, Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Brookwood Church in Simpsonville. A visitation will follow the funeral at the church from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. You can read Dempsey’s full obituary below as posted on Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes: “The family of Robert “Rob” Donald Dempsey, Jr., of Simpsonville, SC, is heartbroken to announce his unexpected passing on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the age of 57.”Known to some as the guy who lost 140 lbs to overcome obesity, the 16-year-old kid who was kicked out of his home to live in the streets, or as a foster and adoptive parent, Rob was a champion and a true friend to the underdog and the outcast.”His professional career was spent as Station Manager and co-host of the beloved radio show “Rob & Lizz in the Morning” on HIS Radio WLFJ FM. His passion for sharing both hope through his own personal story and the love of God touched the hearts of countless listeners. A man of deep faith, Rob’s commitment to his work in the radio ministry left a lasting impact on those around him. His warm presence and genuine care for others will be dearly missed by his colleagues, friends, and the community.”Rob enjoyed cycling, running, hiking, and leading worship at his church.”Of all his earthly pleasures, Rob’s greatest joy was his family. He was the beloved husband of Amy Dempsey; the devoted father of Elijah, Spencer (Grace), Amanda (Bradford), and Wesley (Brittany); and the most amazing Pop Pop to his cherished grands, Jackson and Grace. He is also survived by three siblings.”The funeral service to celebrate Rob’s life will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Brookwood Church followed by a time of visitation. For those unable to attend the service in person, a livestream will be available at brookwoodchurch.org.”Memorials may be made in Rob’s memory to His Radio.”While we will deeply miss him, we know that to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord, and we rejoice in knowing that he is currently experiencing the undiluted joy of heaven.”
GREENVILLE, S.C. —
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Rob Dempsey, station manager and host of Rob and Lizz in the Morning on HIS Radio.
HIS Radio announced Dempsey’s passing on air Thursday morning. He died Wednesday night.
Dempsey announced on Facebook on Oct. 15 that he had bladder cancer and the post said “it looks aggressive.” Read that post here.
Dempsey’s funeral will be held on Monday, Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Brookwood Church in Simpsonville. A visitation will follow the funeral at the church from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
You can read Dempsey’s full obituary below as posted on Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes:
“The family of Robert “Rob” Donald Dempsey, Jr., of Simpsonville, SC, is heartbroken to announce his unexpected passing on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the age of 57.
“Known to some as the guy who lost 140 lbs to overcome obesity, the 16-year-old kid who was kicked out of his home to live in the streets, or as a foster and adoptive parent, Rob was a champion and a true friend to the underdog and the outcast.
“His professional career was spent as Station Manager and co-host of the beloved radio show “Rob & Lizz in the Morning” on HIS Radio WLFJ FM. His passion for sharing both hope through his own personal story and the love of God touched the hearts of countless listeners. A man of deep faith, Rob’s commitment to his work in the radio ministry left a lasting impact on those around him. His warm presence and genuine care for others will be dearly missed by his colleagues, friends, and the community.
“Rob enjoyed cycling, running, hiking, and leading worship at his church.
“Of all his earthly pleasures, Rob’s greatest joy was his family. He was the beloved husband of Amy Dempsey; the devoted father of Elijah, Spencer (Grace), Amanda (Bradford), and Wesley (Brittany); and the most amazing Pop Pop to his cherished grands, Jackson and Grace. He is also survived by three siblings.
“The funeral service to celebrate Rob’s life will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Brookwood Church followed by a time of visitation. For those unable to attend the service in person, a livestream will be available at brookwoodchurch.org.
“Memorials may be made in Rob’s memory to His Radio.
“While we will deeply miss him, we know that to be absent in the body is to be present with the Lord, and we rejoice in knowing that he is currently experiencing the undiluted joy of heaven.”