Charles Everett Dempsey, age 86, of Gurdon, passed from this life on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at his home.  He was born October 2, 1939, in Lester, AR, the son of the late Everett and Iva Tunnell Dempsey.  Charles was a retired Millwright for Potlatch and a carpenter by trade.  He was a member of Center Point Baptist Church in Gurdon.  Charles loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his dear friend Ann Baumgardner.  He was preceded in death y his parents, two brothers, Mickey and JB Dempsey, two sisters, Rebecca Hastings and Anette Harper.

Charles is survived by one daughter, Misty Helms (Baylon) of Arkadelphia, three grandchildren, Colby Helms of Arkadelphia, Conner and Robin Tackett of Louisiana and Devyn and Alex Hollaway of Hot Springs, three great-grandchildren, Ryker Tackett, Declan and Emelyn Hollaway.

No services are planned at this time.

Memorials may be made to Center Point Church in Gurdon.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.