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Tommy Denard Obituary
Tommy was born June 24, 1939, in Lorena, to James Thomas and Kathryn (Kamman) Denard. Tommy loved fishing and hunting with his grandchildren and also loved to watch John Wayne movies.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joy Denard; brothers, Bill Denard and Kenneth Denard; and sister, Patsy Langston.
Survivors include his wife 23 years, Evalyn Denard; daughters, Laura Denard Baker and Beverly Byers and husband, Thomas; sons, Lewis Canada and wife, Mary, and David Canada and wife, Nancy; grandchildren, J.T. Baker and Jamie Isbell, Casey Logan and Ava Canada, Chad and Brandy Alexander, Terrance Todd, and Rebecca Byers; brother, Eddie Denard; sister, Martha Comstock; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Maryann Huckeby and Gena Bearden.
Pallbearers will be James Thomas Baker, Steven Posey, Lewis Canada, Casey Canada, Logan Canada, and Chad Alexander.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Lake Shore Village Nursing Center and to Bellmead Dialysis Center.
Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
June 24, 1939 - December 16, 2011
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Memories and Condolences
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EUGENE REEVES
December 20, 2011
TOMMY HELPED ME WHEN I CAME TO WACO 50 YEARS AGO AT THE VA. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Laura Geisler
December 20, 2011
Evalyn and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Just know he is no longer suffering. He is smiling down on all of us. He was a great man.
Love
Laura, Paula, and Keith
Karin Hahn, RN HBPC VA
December 20, 2011
Mrs. Denard it was an honor to take care of Mr. Denard. He was a very special man, so giving. I will always remember his and your generousity with the peaches and figs. The best fruit I have ever eaten! If there is anything I can do for you, please call.
Christi Jones
December 19, 2011
Mr. Denard was such a sweet & loving man, with the biggest smile! He is no longer suffering and will be missed by all of us.
December 18, 2011
Ms Denard, it was a joy to get to take care of Tommy as long as I did. He was very special to me and I loved him very much. I am so sorry for your family's loss. He was a sweet and gentle man, I will miss him everyday. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Love You, Senah
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