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Ora Dempsey Qualls III
August 3, 1957 ~ March 28, 2024 (age 6
Ora Dempsey Qualls, III, 66, of Georgetown, KY formerly of Ashland, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at his residence.
He was born August 3, 1957 in Ashland the son of the late Ora Dempsey Qualls, Jr. and Leona Reffitt Qualls.
He was a retired engineer for the Ashland Fire Department.
Dempsey was very proud of his daughters. He loved them and the wonderful men they married. His grandchildren were the light of his life. He was a passionate outdoorsmen who was happiest to be out in nature. He was blessed to enjoy many fishing trips with his son in law and grandson. He was an avid gardener. He had a unique way of nurturing and growing all types of plants, and especially enjoyed growing flowers. He enjoyed watching all sports but Kentucky Basketball was his steadfast favorite.
Survivors include his loving wife, Susan Mullins Qualls; two daughters, Ashleigh Hernandez and her husband George and Melissa Andrade and husband Charlie of Lexington, KY; three sisters, Patricia May of Lexington, KY, Jenny King and husband Dan of Ashland and Rhonda King of Panama City, FL; two grandchildren, Pierce Hernandez and Audra Hernandez.
Private funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at the Ashland Cemetery Mausoleum. Burial will follow in Ashland Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are under the direction of STEEN FUNERAL HOME, CENTRAL AVENUE CHAPEL.
Dempsey was very proud of his service to the Ashland Fire Department and in lieu of flowers, we ask that you donate to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation or the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
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Paula Houlehan (Qualls)
Our hearts go out to all our Qualls family; especially Susan, Ashleigh, Melissa, their husbands and his two precious grandchildren. Prayers for peace and comfort at this time and for all time; this is going to be tough😢 Love, Paula and Dean Q.
Gary Duncan
One of my best friends in high school and college. We went on many fishing and hunting adventures together during those years. I am so saddened by his passing. Prayers to Susan and the girls and extended family. This is a tough one.Bill Hornbuckle (Hornbuckle)
I met Dempsey at Coles, and we became good friends very quickly. As we went through high school and we could all drive, he became one of the group of 10 or so core friends that centered around Grandview Drive. As a group of guys growing up, we played board games, listened to albums, played sports, watched TV, learned to drive, and discovered girls. Demspey was one of us, and that carried through even as life began to take us all in different directions.
As Gary said - this one leaves a bigger hole than most.
Susan and the girls will have each other to lean on, and the memories of a dad with a great smile and a laugh that won't be forgotten.
Mike Gothard
I hated hearing that Dempsey has passed. Our condolences go out to Susan and the entire Qualls family during this time of grief. May the good Lord provide you peace in knowing that there is an eternal reunion awaiting us! God bless this dear family.
Lola Biggs (Mayne)
Dempsey has always been a strong quiet person. He could be counted on in a pinch. My prayers for his family. May God comfort you.
Mark Maynard
So sad to hear of Dempsey's passing. He was one of our gain which makes this one sting harder. Dempsey and I made many a drive to Morehead in pursuit of higher education. We had a good time talking back and forth during those trips. Dempsey was a good man who will be missed. Beth worked some with Susan at Rose Hill. Prayers to her, the girls and the grands. Dempsey will be remembered. Tremendous person.