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Dennis Spivey Obituary
Danny was precedent in death by the love of his life-wife, Meretta Spivey, both parents, sisters- Lorraine Hobson and Denise Ross, brothers- Charles Kirkwood, Earl Kirkwood, and David Spivey Jr.
Danny attended Gary Community School Corporation. He was employed by Symon Steel Corporation, Des Plaines, IL where he won many awards for his work performance. Everyone who knew Danny, knows how deep his love was for fixing cars, being in his garage, playing his old school music and watching his favorite TV shows (Mash and Gun Smoke). He could also be found singing his favorite Christmas song year-round-Silent Night.
Danny leaves to cherish and to carry on his memory, four children -Jacob Spivey (Tasha), Dennis Donta Spivey, daughters-Crystal (Nakia)Hutch, and Latrice Jones Edward. Eighteen grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; sisters-Debra Grady, Kathy (Ercell) Hotchkins, and Sheila Spivey; brothers, Lamont Shelton, Patrick Kirkwood James Rhabb; sister-in-law Patricia Bush; brother-in-law Lawrence (Sharon) Batiste, Andrew (Kathy) Taylor, and James Taylor; god brother William "Chucky" Newsome, close friend Jerry Evans and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends
Visitation Friday August 2 , 2019 from 12-7, Family hour 7 p.m. Funeral services Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 11:00a.m. All services at Smith, Bizzell, Warner Funeral Home 4205 Grant Street, Gary, IN. Interment Fern Oak Cemetery.
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Natalie Leon-Allen
July 24, 2021
He will be very much missed love always, Jacob and Natalie
Monique Rabb
August 3, 2019
Sending condolences to my husband James Rabb and the family. May God comfort your hearts. Danny wish I would have had a opportunity to meet you but I enjoy talking to you over the phone and may God bless your soul RIP.
Jessika I. Brodie
August 1, 2019
Ima miss u so much Uncle Danny tell everyone I miss & love them too save me a spot.I remember when u and Uncle David used to ride us on ur motorcycle on 49th Kentucky Street and y'all used to fix on Uncle David Orange ole school car Love y'all so much ur gona be truly missed a lot
BRITTNEY
July 31, 2019
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Bernice Hemphill
July 30, 2019
Rest In Peace Uncle Danny
Renee Tapley
July 30, 2019
Condolence to the family , may god give you strength and comfort in the days going forward...may you always rest in eternal peace Danny
Natalie Allen
July 30, 2019
I will miss you but never forgotten. My condolences goes out to the family, and the name you always call me Nellie
Love Natalie Allen
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