Dennis Earl Cade

Dennis Earl Cade obituary, Knoxville, TN

Dennis Earl Cade

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Dennis Cade Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bridges Funeral Home on Feb. 18, 2026.
Dennis Earl Cade – age 78, went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 23, 1947, in Louisville, KY, to Earl and Gladys Cade.

Dennis spent most of his life in Florida and retired from Florida Power and Light. Dennis was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid Kentucky Wildcat fan as well as an Atlanta Braves fan. He also loved to golf with friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Gladys Cade, and brother Terry Cade.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Sandy Cade; son, David Cade (Carmelita) and daughter, Billie Jo Cade (Paula Bothof); two granddaughters, Katelyn Smith (Josh) and Jasmin Kostka; three great-granddaughters, Willow Stafford, Natalie Finch, and Mykie Murmann; and one great-grandson, Dennis Murmann.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 4:00 PM, with Rev. Dr. Katina Sharp officiating.

Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com

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5430 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924

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4:00 p.m.

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5430 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924

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