The funeral service for Richard J. Demby, 83, Lawrence, KS, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 6, 2010 at the Victory Bible Church in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence. Mr. Demby died Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
He was born on May 10, 1927 in Nittayuma, Mississippi, the son of Johnny M. and Phyllis Holmes Demby. He and his family moved to Lawrence from Hollandale, MS in 1969.
Mr. Demby retired in 1991 from the City of Lawrence, where he was a supervisor for the Parks and Recreation Department. He was a former member of the Church of God.
He married Bertha Mae Barfield on December 21, 1949 in Dekalb, Mississippi. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include nine sons; John R. (wife, Veronica) Barfield, Gary, IN, Lamar (wife, Lucille) Bohannon, DeKalb, MS, James E., Lawrence, Jerry (wife, Linda), Gary, IN, J.R., Lawrence, Jerome M. Sr. (wife, Elaine), Norman, OK, Jan W., Norman, OK, Reginald M., Lawrence, Ulysses G., Lawrence; one daughter, Nancy M. Demby, Kansas City, MO; one brother, Samuel Demby, Raymond, MS; four sisters; Lessie Mae Rhodes, Hollandale, MS, Easter M. Pennington, Lawrence, Gladys Demby, Lincoln, NE, Phyllis Fulton, Lawrence, twenty seven grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.
The family will greet friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday, August 5, 2010 at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Don Cole says
Very sorry about the passing of R.J. I was manager of OTASCO and remember him fondly as a soft spoken, kind man. Please accept our thoughts and prayers.
Don & Darlene Cole
Jane Platt says
I just wanted you to know how sorry I am about your loss. Uncle Buddy was always so kind to me. Please let me know if you need anything.
Gregory and Maria Galloway says
It is with great saddness, to hear of the loss of your loved one. My God continue to strengthen and keep you all during your time of bereavement.
Ralph Gage says
This message mainly is for J.R. I was saddened to learn of your dad’s passing. I hope you are doing OK. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Cindi (Pohl) Bower says
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I’m so sorry for your loss.
I met Mr. Demby a few times when I worked with Bertha at Cherry Manor back in the 1970’s. I remember he always had a smile on his face and a kind word or a joke for everyone he encountered.
Cindi (Pohl) Bower says
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I’m so sorry for your loss.
I met Mr. Demby a few times when I worked with Bertha at Cherry Manor back in the 1970’s. I remember he always had a smile on his face and a kind word or a joke for everyone he encountered.
Derek & Brenda Welsh says
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.
Garth & Judy Berg says
JR & family: So very sorry to read about the loss of your father/husband. I always remembered him as being “jolly” in the few times I met him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Reginald & Marjorie Burton & Family says
Please accept our condolences in the lost of Uncle Buddy. May God continue to Bless and Strenthen Aunt Bertha and the entire family. We all Love you and know that God has smiled on you……