BRABBS, Dennis - age 43 of Montrose, passed away August 19, 2025. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Dennis was born on May 10, 1982, in Flint, the son of James L. and Terry (Tibbits) Brabbs. He graduated from Hamady High School and married Rebecca Ruppel on October 31, 2001. Dennis worked for many years at Walmart as a deli manager. He was an avid gamer and enjoyed collecting Hello Kitty memorabilia. Surviving are: wife, Rebecca; five children, Emily, Lily, Terra, Nicholas, and James Brabbs; mother, Terry Brabbs; sisters, Tresa (Paul) Mohler and Amber (Barry) Kelly; many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by two children, Andrew and Leah; father, James; and brother, Patrick. Arrangements by Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI 48473. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com
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