P. Dempsey Huneycutt

Dempsey was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was married for 65 years to his loving wife Maxine who cared for him "in sickness and in health." He was the son of P.P. and Carrie Viola Smith Huneycutt. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and two sisters.

He is survived by his wife Maxine Funderburk Huneycutt and three sons, Glenn (Suzanne), Bruce (Kelleigh), and Eric (Julie). He was the loving Paw Paw of five grandchildren (John, Chad, Carrie, Brandon, and Savannah) and two great-grandchildren (Randall and Jenna). He also leaves behind three sisters, Carolyn King, Martha Jo Plyler, and Mavis Huneycutt, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Dempsey was a life-long member of and served as deacon of Eastway Baptist Church. He was co-owner of Huneycutt Brothers Sand and Gravel, a business he formed with his brother Norman in 1953 and operated until retirement in 1999. He loved spending time with his family, relaxing at the mountain house, and traveling throughout the United States including Alaska, and overseas to Ireland. He loved driving the motor home to Florida, driving dump trucks for his business, and driving vehicles through the countryside.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Charlotte Lung and Health Center, Community Home Care and Hospice, and Senior Helpers. We appreciate their compassionate care during Dempsey's extended illness.

A visitation will be held from six until eight o’clock in the evening on Wednesday, the 20th of July, 2016 at McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227.

A funeral will be held at three o’clock in the afternoon on Thursday, the 21st of July, 2016 at Eastway Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnny Helms and the Rev. Michael Owens officiating.

Interment to follow in Sharon Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Eastway Baptist Church, 2749 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC 28205.

Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.