Dempsey Merrell

LAKESIDE PARK – C. Dempsey Merrell, 79, died Monday, May 31, at St Elizabeth Edgewood.

He was a real estate broker with Dempsey’s Realty for 35 years and owner/operator of the Village Inn Pizza in Erlanger. He was also past president of the Covington Optimist Club.

Survivors include his wife, Debbie Merrell; son, Todd Merrell of Vancouver, Canada; sister, Terry Reeves of Florence; stepson, Brett Marshall of Louisville and two grandchildren

Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday, June 6, at Linnemann Funeral Home in Erlanger. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, June 7, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Erlanger.

Memorials: Toy’s for Kids, 226 Main St., Florence, KY 41042.

Online condolences to www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com.