Oberia Dewayne Dempsey, Jr., 64, of Oklahoma City, Ok, departed this life on October 3, 2017. Born February 5, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York. He was the third of four surviving children born to Rev. Oberia Dempsey, Sr. of Paris Texas and Vivian E. Dempsey of Oklahoma City. Wayne, as he was affectionately called, was preceded in death by his brother Othany who passed shorty after birth in the late 1950s. A native of Brooklyn and later Harlem, NY, Wayne distinguished himself at an unusually early age. A student in the NYC public school system, by the age of nine he had completely read each page of Compton's Encyclopedia and could cite page numbers to locate particular information. Wayne was inspired by his dad's work, which included fighting drug trafficking in Harlem and developed a fierce determination to seek safety for the community and justice for all. He was a young man with a courageous spirit, often puzzling adults as this behavior was typically reserved for much older and knowledgeable individuals. Wayne, first and foremost, loved God. At the young age of 18, he became an ordained minister in the Baptist Church, and accepted the hand of God and the duties and responsibilities of religious and spiritual leadership. Wayne dedicated his life to serving God, Including serving up until his death at Wildwood Christian Church as an assistant minster. Wayne sought out individuals of all ages and willingness to change lives made a difference - one mind at a time. His influence set in motion outcomes which would last through generations to come. Wayne was devoted  to his family and extended family and friends. Spending time together was important as worship to him. Wayne never missed an opportunity to support and share thoughts around the table. Holidays sharing was particularly meaningful to him and everyone else. He transferred the values, teachings and traditions that contributed to shaping character and capacity for success in today's world to his two precious daughters, mentees, family, friends and a host of foreign students. Wayne leaves to cherish his memory two daughters Tiece Imani Dempsey, Marsha Dempsey Herron, three God given son, Marcus Sims, Robert Lara (Teresa) and Jason Herron, two grandsons Jacob Dempsey Herron (4) and Joshua Thomas Herron (3), and four god given grandsons Alejandro, Miguel, Julio, and Marcos Lara. He also leaves behind one brother Hurlan Dempsey (OKC), and three sisters Thealeeta Monet (NC), Janice Wilkerson (NC), and Lisa Butler (VA, Troy & Christian), a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends and family.







?Whispers From Heaven

?When I left this world without you I know it made you blue. Your tears fell so freely, I watched; I know this is true. While you were weeping, days after I passed away, while all was silent within me, I saw you kneel to pray. From this wonderful place called Heaven, where all my pain is gone. I send a gentle breeze to whisper, "My loved ones, please go on." The peace that I have found here goes far beyond compare, no rain, no clouds, no suffering- just LOVE from everywhere . You need not be troubled, just stay close to God in prayer. Someday we will be reunited, His love surrounds you always.