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Harry Denune Obituary

Harry C. Denune, 90, a resident of Lake City, FL died early Tuesday morning, April 16, 2013 at the V.A. Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. He was born in Columbus, Ohio and lived in Springfield, Ohio, prior to moving to Lake City in 1990. He was the son of the late Linn Lafayette Denune and Barbara [Thomson] Denune. He graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in accounting. He served in the US Army from 1943-1946. He owned and operated Dixie Distributing Co., which sold Harley Davidson motorcycle parts, for the past 62 years. He was also a tree farmer. Mr. Denune enjoyed dancing, flea markets, and auctions.
He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Audrey S. Bullard; daughter, Annesa Denune, St. Augustine, FL; 3 stepchildren, Chris A. Bullard (Tammy), Elizabeth Bullard (Frank) both of Lake City, FL and Marilee Birchfield, Grove City, OH; granddaughter, Hannah Lauer, St. Augustine, FL and 4 step grandsons, Luke McArdle, Thomas, Benjamin, and Collin Bullard, Lake City, FL. Also surviving is a brother, John B. Denune (Georgia), Granville, OH; a sister, Margaret Jeffers, Worthington, OH; several nieces and nephews; and a long time friend and loyal employee, Helen Coil.
Visitation and funeral services will be held at the First Advent Christian Church, Hwy 47 and McFarlane Ave., on Friday, April 19th. Visitation will be from 1-2 PM with funeral services following at 2 PM. Reverend Fred Gaylard will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations be made to Florida Sheriff Youth Ranches Inc., P.O. Box 2000, Boys Ranch, Florida 32064
GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 South U.S. Hwy 441, Lake City, Florida 32025, (386) 752-1954. Please leave words of comfort for the family at www.gatewayforestlawn.com

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Published by Lake City Reporter on Apr. 18, 2013.

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Louie Toms

April 27, 2013

harry had a way of doing things and he was very successful at doing them. i had a great time talking with him, and taking him to the flea market. he will be missed.

John Groeschel

April 21, 2013

As a former employee and friend I will
always remember Harry from the Crowe- Collier days.

Mark Borcoman

April 20, 2013

It was a pleasure and an honor to have known you Mr.Harry, I am sure we'll meet again in the next life.

April 19, 2013

We really cared for Harry and enjoyed our time with him. We really appreciated him and the help he gave us. We really learned a lot from Harry. He was one of a kind and will be sorely missed. We pray you will find comfort at this trying time.

Ron Slocum

April 19, 2013

You are the Best Harry and I will never forget the Good Times we had.We will meet again someday and Ride that Harley Highway in the Sky.Rest in Peace Bro.Ron Slocum Family.

April 18, 2013

Warren Bennett
45 Restoration Co. Albany, NY

The Staff of Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home

April 18, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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