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Terry Dennis Obituary
He was born Aug. 30, 1962, in Greene County, the son of Richard and Phylis Barnard Dennis. Terry married Nicole Graves on Sept. 14, 2012, in Jacksonville.
Surviving are his wife, Nicole "Lil Mama" Dennis of Jacksonville; his children, Tanner "Road Dawg" Dennis, Rachelle Dawn (Donnie) Hamman, Kayla Maureen and Trinity Lee-Ann; a grandson, Mason "Chub" Butler; and their German shepherd, "Dawg." Terry had three sisters, two brothers, and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Terry was preceded in death by his father.
Terry owned and operated T.D. Drywall for 20 years. He was a member of Bro Riders MC of Illinois. He loved riding his Harley with Lil Mama, and spending time and joking with family and his club brothers. Terry loved to sing and deejay.
A Celebration of Life service will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, at Daws Family Funeral Home in South Jacksonville. Memorials are suggested to Shop with a Biker, c/o Bro Riders MC, and the Dennis Kids Education Fund. Condolences may be left at dawsfuneralhome.com.
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5 Entries
August 11, 2018
RIP Sir
Patricia Smock-Foreman
August 10, 2018
May God hold you in the palm of his hands forever
Kathy Norman
August 10, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. My deepest condolences to Nicole, Tanner and the Dennis family. To his brothers and all of his friends. I pray for peace and comfort for all during this difficult time.
Susan Northrop
August 8, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Terry will be missed.
Robin & John Miller
August 8, 2018
You will be missed very much here on Earth, but you are Welcomed more in Heaven. You are our Angel now
Son-n-Law. Love You Lots!
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