Joel David Dempsey was born April 9,1986 in Memphis, TN to Charles Dempsey and llona Bauer. Joel attended First Assembly Christian School, graduating in 2004. He was a natural athlete with a witty disposition and uncanny ability to make people laugh. He enjoyed learning new things and never missed an opportunity to engage in a healthy debate. He carved a dent in the insurance industry as Owner of Raleigh-Bartlett Insurance Agency, RBI Trucking, and Risk Relievers.

Joel married Keri Max in 2006 (divorced). He is survived by their son, Caleb, and daughter, Riley, his mother llona, his father Chuck, his nephew Michael, and seven older siblings including his brother Neil Dempsey, sister Lauran Dempsey, and sister Ashley Nelson.