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Jerry Dennis Obituary

Dennis Jerry L. Dennis, 57, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by parents James and Hazel (Jones) Dennis and brother James Dennis Jr. Survived by his loving wife, of 42 years, Judy; sons, Jason (Heidi) Dennis and Jeremy (Christy) Dennis; sisters, Judy (Harlan) Slavens, Nancy (Tony) Snyder; grandchildren, who he adored so much, Taylor, Jason, Jenna, Justin; special friends, Mark Wolf, Gus Whetnall, Tom Clark, Donnie Hill, Willie Oliver, David Clark, Larry Sampson, Randy Littler, Mike Lennox, and Robert Snow; and his babies, his dogs, Sable, Angel and Sassy. Jerry has been the owner and operator of Architect Glass since 1972. He and Judy started Dennis Racing in 1997 and have taken home six Track Champions from driver Donnie "0" Hill. Jerry had a love for racing and could be found at Columbus Motor Speedway and many other tracks on any given Saturday night. His passion for life was evident in everything he touched. Jerry will be sadly missed by all. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 30, 2013 at the SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio, where funeral service will follow at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Paul K. Fowler officiating. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories or extend condolences.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jun. 28 to Jun. 29, 2013.

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October 2, 2013

Sympathies for so many that will miss such a bright light, and inspiration. He will be remembered by many, and forgotten by very few. May he rest in peace and find the fastest cars in Heaven, and get to drive a few. His friends at the track will miss him greatly. We will honor his life, and mourn his passing.

July 4, 2013

Judy,Jason,Jeremy, Im so sorry to hear the bad news, and Im sorry to respond so late.When you are on the road You miss a lot. J D taught me a lot in the early years of racing,Ill never forget, I HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON. MUDD

Walter McEnery (MAC Construction)

July 3, 2013

We just learned of Jerry's passing...
Please accept condolences from all of us at MAC. Our prayers are with all of you.

Billie Stickel

June 30, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

June 29, 2013

We are going to miss you JD
Greg Mohler
Skeen Insurance

Lisa McClish (Crimson & Clover)

June 29, 2013

Judy, Jeremy & Jason, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Beg Waldo

June 29, 2013

Judy, Nancy and families I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family has been too many headaches, God bless all of you, You have always been so very special to me. You are in my prayers.

Annette Rice

June 29, 2013

Judy and Family, I am so sorry for your lose. Jerry was a great man and I loved visiting your spot at the track. We had a lot of fun and memories. I will be thinking of you guys. Sorry I wont be able to make it to pay my condolences, I have to rest so I have energy for my week of radiation. I will be thinking of you and saying a pray that god will give you strength thru this most difficult time. Miss you guys and love my race friends.

Payton Duane

June 29, 2013

Me and my dad new Jerry very well and he was a nice guy and he well be miss god bless

andy scarberry

June 29, 2013

rest in peace jerry u will be missed

June 29, 2013

Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family .
Sincerely Kim Kredel

Nathan & Kim Pennington

June 29, 2013

Dear Judy, Friends and Family. Jerry was a great man. He was a friend and supporter. He will be missed. RIP.

David Lowe

June 29, 2013

Judy I am so sorry to here about Jerry. He was such a good person and down to earth. I always enjoyed his early morning calls which always started with: " What are you doing?" My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Lonnie Rush & Family

June 29, 2013

May God bless his soul, he was a gentleman and will be sorely missed.

LINDA MC CULLOUGH

June 28, 2013

DEAR JUDY, FAMILY AND FRIENDS,
NO WORDS CAN TAKE AWAY THE PAIN WHEN WE
LOSE A LOVED ONE. WE CAN ONLY OFFER OUR PRAYERS TO HELP YOU COPE WITH THE LONG DAYS AHEAD.
TO MY DEAR FRIEND JUDY DENNIS SLAVENS,
I KNOW HOW CLOSE YOU WERE TO YOUR BROTHER. MAY YOU AND JUDY SHARE ALL THE GREAT MEMORIES AND THAT THEY CARRY YOU BOTH THROUGH THE SAD TIMES AHEAD.
MY GOD BLESS,

Randy Dornburgh

June 28, 2013

Thoughts and prayers. Jerry will be truly missed.

June 28, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you,sorry for your loss.From the Litchfield Family.

George Milligan

June 28, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am sorry for your loss.
George Milligan

June 28, 2013

judy we were so sad to hear about jerry.our prayers are with you and your entire family. we will miss him so much.
you have been such an inspiration to all of us, with your strong friendship's and your wonderful marriage. we love you and have you in our prayers.

Norm Taylor

June 28, 2013

My heart goes out to the family. Jerry was one of the good ol boys !! and was always good for good story and a laugh. I Will miss you bud.

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