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Emmett Dennis Obituary

Emmett Dennis Jr. Lansing Emmett "Dennis" passed away Monday, October 10, 2011 at the age of 81. Dennis was born in Vernon, TX on February 9, 1930. Dennis served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, worked for himself and General Motors and retired in 1994. Dennis loved jazz, bowling, fishing and traveling in his orange GMC Motor Home. Dennis went to the Lord after parents Emmett and Alice Dennis and brother, Roy. He will be missed by former wife Kay Dennis, daughter Janette (Ray) Coats of Lansing, MI, son Jeffrey Dennis of the Philippines, goddaughter Kelly Winans Tramel of Danville, AR, sisters Juanita Williams of Dallas, TX, Mellonee Brown and Barbara Young both of Lansing, MI.; grandchildren Elizabeth (David) Holey, Miranda and Kyra Dennis, Rachael, Marcus and Aaron Hatter, two great-granddaughters Nevah and MarLisa Hatter Holey; host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Visitation 12-6p.m. Monday, October 17, at Riley Funeral Home, 426 W. St. Joseph St. With service Tuesday, October 18 at 12:00p.m at the funeral home.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Oct. 16, 2011.

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Ashley Blackfoot

February 6, 2020

Emmett was a very dear and close friend, whom I had known for 25 years. I met Emmett at the free clothing store at the Zion church on high street, he was volunteering the day we met. Fond good memories, of his stories when he was in the service, and of course watching wild, wild,west until late night. I miss you my friend. No goodbyes until we meet again
Ashley Blackfoot

October 18, 2011

Rest in peace , I will never forget the time you spent with me sharing family pictures and all the great family stories u will be missed LOVE YA
cousin Joann

Cyndy Neil-Wierenga

October 17, 2011

My fondest memory of Mr. Dennis was when he would drive us girls around in his big orange motor home. We would wear our PJ's and he would let us listen to whatever music we wanted as loud as we could stand. He was always there with a kind word, an easy smile, and infectious laugh. Thank you Jeanette for sharing your Dad as we grew up. Love Cyndy

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