Earl “Dempsey” Bridges, age 99, of Kingston, passed away December 24, 2020. He was preceded in death in addition to his parents, loving wife, Frances Bridges; brothers, Luther and Obie Bridges; sisters: Reba Proffitt, Treva Ellis, and Ruth Gilmore. Survivors include his daughter: Barbara and Ray Ervin; sister-in-law: Barb Bridges; brother-in-law: George (Carolyn) May and Priscilla Hamilton; several nieces and nephews; and very special friends: Gladys and Howell Kelly. Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. eastern Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Roane Memorial Gardens in Rockwood.  Procession will leave Fraker Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m.. Everyone is welcome to attend, however the family totally understands and agrees with anyone’s choice to maintain their health and safety by not attending (Dempsey will have an eternal glow in everyone’s heart who knew him and he would understand also). Because of most everyone’s age who will probably be attending, masks and social distancing required. In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the charity of your choice. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of all the arrangements.