Brian Dempsey

New Iberia - Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM, Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Pellerin Funeral Home in New Iberia, for Brian Lee Dempsey, 55, who went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 in New Iberia. Entombment will follow in Holy Family Cemetery. Rev. Paul Neel will officiate. A gathering of family and friends will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Pellerin Funeral Home, in New Iberia. Visitation will continue Saturday from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Born on April 14, 1958, Brian was a longtime resident of New Iberia, and a graduate of New Iberia Senior High School. He, along with his father and brothers, helped build the family business, National Welding Supply. A very kind and generous person, Brian adored his children, and had a strong relationship with the Lord. His hobbies included hunting, watching movies, and being a practical joker. He was a member of Assembly Christian Church in New Iberia, and had previously been active in Promise Keepers. Survivors include his wife, Louise Hewell Dempsey of New Iberia; mother, Dorothy P. 'Jackie' Dempsey of New Iberia; daughter, Lisa Marie Dempsey of New Iberia; brothers, Michael J. Dempsey and wife Pamela of New Iberia, Stephen J. Dempsey and wife Aleta of Houma, and Glenn A. Dempsey of Seattle, Washington. He was preceded in death by his father, Lee Dempsey; sons, Jay Thomas Dempsey and William Lee Dempsey; and a brother, Christopher W. Dempsey. Pallbearers will be Michael J. Dempsey, Stephen J. Dempsey, Charles "Mac" Hewell, Carey Mahoney, Doug Walker, and Ernie Pouliot. Honorary pallbearers include ;Glenn A. Dempsey ;and Bob Beyt. Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560, 337.365.3331, is in charge of arrangements.