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Richard Denny Obituary
XENIA — Richard Glenn Denny, age 67, of Xenia, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born August 20, 1947 in Dayton, the son of James G. and Mary Winifred Spalding Denny. He was preceded in death by his father: James G. Denny. He is survived by his mother, Mary "Winnie" Denny of Xenia; daughter: Tamara Hicks of Xenia; siblings: Saundra Ericsson of AZ; Susan Earley of TX; Rita (Bradley) Smith, Jamie (David) Mowery, Jacqueline (Ken) Day and Lee (Lynn) Denny, all of Xenia; grandchildren: Austin, Alexandria and Ava; as well as numerous other relatives and friends. Richard was a 1966 graduate of Xenia High School. In July 1966, he enlisted in the US Marines, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam Conflict. He was retired from the Coca-Cola Corp., Past commander of the AmVets and member of the FOE. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and singing karaoke. A Funeral service will be held 4 PM Sunday, September 28, 2014 at the McColaugh Funeral Home, Inc. 826 N. Detroit Street, Xenia with Rev. Ken Day officiating. Friends may call from 2-4 PM Sunday at the funeral home. He will be interred 11 AM Tuesday at the Dayton National Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com.
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William H Wynn
November 21, 2021
Richard worked for me as a delivery driver.
He quickly became a good friend of mine.
What a neat guy and very funny.
I heard him sing once and he was great!!
We will meet again because I want to go where you went when it´s my turn.
Thanks for the friendship Rich.
Billy
Deana Rogers
September 21, 2020
I miss you buddy. I will always treasure the memories of the friendship we shared thanks for being such a loyal friend.
Virginia
September 29, 2014
Denny family, may the God of all comfort be with you during your time of sorrow. Soncere condolences.
Sandy Lewis
September 28, 2014
Can't wait to hear your beautiful voice again beyond those pearly gates. Loving wishes Donnie and Sandy Tankersley Lewis and Earl and Kathy Tankersley.
ken and pam butts
September 28, 2014
sorry to here about the passing of our lifelong friend
September 28, 2014
sorry to here about the passing of our lifelong friend kenny and pam butts
Fred and Chris Meadows
September 27, 2014
So sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
helen gall
September 27, 2014
sorry for your loss
Deana Rogers
September 27, 2014
Can't wait to hear you sing up in heaven someday God bless you my friend.
Deana Rogers
September 27, 2014
My condolences to the Denny family our thoughts and prayers are with you. Richard was a wonderful person and friend to many he will greatly be missed but never forgotten.
September 26, 2014
I am sorry to hear about Richards passing. Your family will be in my prayers and thoughts.
Wanda (Taulbee) Cook
September 26, 2014
you well be miss but mine of us love ya
Neil , Rhonda, & Trent Taylor / Hughes
September 26, 2014
So sorry... praying for comfort and strength for all of you.
September 26, 2014
you sure will be missed buy mine
Barbara Wylie
September 26, 2014
I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. I know by experience how they are forever grieved but God gives us peace through his grace
travis tanner
September 26, 2014
Karen A. Tanner -maiden name Dunn - class of 66
Travis E. Tanner class 99
we would like to let you know that we are thinking about you during these hard times and we send our prayers and thoughts your way
Sandra Grigsby Payton
September 26, 2014
to the Denny family I am sorry for your lost you're in my thoughts and prayers but we have a beautiful angel singing in heaven
Jeannie Phares
September 26, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Nancy Hedges
September 26, 2014
To the Denny Family,
So sorry for the loss to the Denny's. I knew Richard from school and his sisters also. My prayers are with you all.
Nancy(Tapp) Hedges
and Larry
John Hook
September 26, 2014
Richard was in my class at XHS Class of 66. We both served in Viet Nam. We know he will be greatly missed by his family.
September 26, 2014
My condolences to the Denny family. Richard was in my class at XHS and I remember him fondly. Andrea George Jones
September 26, 2014
To denny family,
Was sorry to see that richard has passed away.you will have a lot of good memories.
I haven't seen him in along while but I have memories of growing up with all of you.you will be in my thoughts.
Mary ann (rader) parsley
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