Christian Radio Veteran Rob Dempsey Has Passed
HisAir is deeply saddened to report the passing of His Radio/Greenville Operations Manager / mornings Rob Dempsey. Recently Rob was diagnosed with cancer. He was admitted to the hospital for an emergency surgery last week, and suffered cardiac arrest last night.
In April Rob celebrated over 35 years at Radio Training Network and 24 years at His Radio/Greenville.
Rob’s testimony of how he got into Christian Radio is remarkable, a true story of the Grace of God. He loved to tell the story.
Rob told HisAir, “My start in radio began as a homeless teenager, addicted to drugs and alcohol. A youth pastor who reached out to me during this time introduced me to WCIE in Lakeland, Fl. One night while leaving a bar WCIE was on the radio. I had given up on life. Dave Stewart reached out over the radio. It was as if he was speaking to me. “God loves you” he said “He will never leave you nor forsake you.” He prayed the sinner’s prayer and at that moment I rededicated my life to Christ. Then I prayed another prayer. “God, I want to do what that guy on the radio is doing.”
“I never believed that prayer would be answered. However, it was. One year later I became a volunteer DJ at WLPJ in North Tampa. God was using me to help others the same way WCIE helped me. Easter Sunday 1988 I began a part time shift at WJIS in Sarasota, Florida. It was here that I learned how to do radio. By January 1989 I became the full time overnight announcer.”
In the years to come Rob became well versed in radio. He performed a number of job duties including Traffic Manager, Production Director, Program Director, Station Manager and eventually Operations/ Program Director for His Radio in the Carolina’s and Georgia. Where he spent over 24 years on the air and programming.
Watch the Rob Dempsey “God Story” HERE
Please keep Rob’s wife Amy and children in prayer during this difficult time.
Read tributes and memories of Rob Dempsey HERE
Prayers for his family
My heart is just broken. He will be missed.
My morning rides to work will never be the same. This is absolutely heartbreaking. I will never forget the kindness and generosity that his radio has shown me. Thanks for every time you made my morning a little bit better Rob, you will definitely be missed.
I loved listening to him on 89.3 fm all these years! I also came to SC from FL! I was driving this morning when they announced his passing on air. I broke down. I can still hear his voice talking on air. I could tell he was a good man, from his soothing voice. He’s definitely going to be missed. Prayers for his family! Love y’all, Megan Gillion.
This is so sad . Praying for his family. He is with his Lord and Savior !
I am friends with his son. He is a great person, and a great friend. If not anything else, it reflects on how well he was parented and what a great parents he was. Rest in Piece.
Prayers for his family as well as the entire family at the station he leaves behind. He is so happy with our Lord and Savior right now, pain and worry free. We will all be united one day with Rob. Keep the memories in your heart as to how Rob and the entire family at HIS RADIO has helped you…. I could not have made it without all of you praying for me and my family during dark times in my life. God Bless Rob, his family and His Radio family. In Jesus Name AMEN
I am heart broken to hear of Rob’s passing,I listen to y’all radio station during my morning drives to work and all throughout the week. He will be missed 😢 love and prayers for y’all and family 🙏🙏🙌 I love listening to HisRadio ❣️ Jesus is Lord🙌 Hallelujah 👏👏
As a fellow broadcaster in the Greenville Radio Market, Rob was the epitome of someone who loved the talent God gave him. Rob, a job well done! I look forward to seeing you again. We continue to pray for the entire His Radio family.
He reached so many people and gave them HOPE!
God bless you Rob!
The Colby’s
Incredible sad over the news. Like many listeners, I too was touched, comforted, and strength through his encouraging words in the most hardest times of my life. You will be missed. Prayers for his family.
You knew Rob was “ genuine “ in what he said. A man truly filled with the Holy Spirit. Always cheered me up in Christ. See you shortly Rob . Paul Jessey
My husband and I met Rob at a Honey Hunters Baseball game in Gastonia, NC last year. What a genuine, kind soul. They had these t-shirts on that said I am HIS. I asked how we could get one, and he took down our address and mailed us both a shirt. We love listening to HIS Radio and he will be greatly missed. I can only imagine the joy on his face when he saw Jesus 🙏🏻
as Christians and event like this is a mixed bag of emotions. Rob will be greatly missed. There will be avoid all over the airwaves of HIS Radio. I was blessed to begin listening to Rob‘s voice in the late 1980s in Sarasota Florida on WJIS. (Michelle Tellone was there too). when I move to the Carolinas in the mid 90s, it was need to reconnect by listening to WLFJ. Let’s remember to keep the HIS Radio family, and of course the Dempsey family in our prayers and as a community consider ways to care for them in a tangible manner..
My heart goes out to Rob’s family, the family of WLFJ and friends beyond that knew and loved him. I always enjoyed listening to him and know he will not be forgotten. Thank you WLFJ for always giving us individuals like Rob who love the Lord and speak from their hearts to the listeners. Praying for everyone involvved!
My heart hurts to hear about Rob’s passing. I listen to His Radio in my car & in the morning @ home – I feel like I know him. Praying for his family , His Radio Family & everyone he made an impact on in their lives. What an amazing servant he was for our Lord! Until we meet again in Heaven!
My prayers are with Amy and his step-son and daughter! May the Savior’s peace and love be with them!
Rob was always a joy to listen to in the morning. My Grandson and myself met him in Charleston a couple of years ago. His joy and passion for Jesus was infectious. I know that his HIS radio family is devastated and family also Praying for both 🙏🙏🥲
I was in total shock! His very nice voice was always kind and encouraging. I will miss listening to him. 😩 I know he has a wonderful place in heaven.
Shocking sad and heart aching news
His Radio will never be the same. We will pray for his wife and children.
I looked forward to listening to him every morning on my way to work. Always positive way to get the day going listening to Rob. The Lord needed him, he will surely be missed. Prayers for his family
This just breaks my heart. Rob was so full of joy & life. He will be greatly missed.
When we first moved to the Upstate we found HIS Radio. In was on in our house and both our cars. Our teenage daughter also listened. We know how important HIS Radio is to the kingdom and we know Rob was a huge part of that. Prayers for his family and all his friends and for the station. We all have to take his love for Jesus and continue doing the work of honoring God
Just found out today that Rob Dempsey had passed away. In shock Rob was a wonderful man. Heaven is rejoicing. Here our hearts are broken. My thoughts and prayers with his family and His Radio family so sorry for your loss.