Dennis Chilcote

Dennis Chilcote obituary, Riverside, OH

Dennis Chilcote

Dennis Chilcote Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jerry Spears Funeral Home - Columbus on Mar. 6, 2026.
Dennis Lee Chilcote, age 67, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Riverside Hospital. Dennis grew up in Valleyview on the westside of Columbus and went on to graduate from West High School. He was employed with the Sutphen Corporation for over 45 years, painting and doing finish work on fire trucks. He loved race cars, motorcycles, fishing, good music and was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes. Preceded in death by, parents, Robert "Bob" and Martha Chilcote. Survived by, daughters, LeAnn (Aaron) Cave and Laura (La) Chan, grandchildren, Isaac, Emmett, Parker and Lyla, brothers, Thomas (Brenda) Chilcote and Stan (Ginger) Chilcote, close friend and mother of his children, Colleen Chilcote, numerous other family and friends. Private family arrangements have been completed with JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 2693 W. Broad St.

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Glenn W. wright

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My brothers and I grew up with Dennis, he was an everyday part of our lives between 1970 and, for me 1985, the year I moved to Oregon. He and his family lived just up the driveway across our backyard creek bridge. He was there for the years of camping creekside in the backyard, centerfold girls & 300 cigars in the garage loft fort, running the streets in the wee hours, throwing apples at cars.; there the years we discovered pot, rock-n-roll, concerts ´n all that. Dennis was the first of us to drive, have his own car. Then during my college years, he knew to toss pebbles at my bedroom window to get my attention to come down and let him in. I was often up late doing homework. Finally, just before I moved out of Ohio, Dennis and his wife Colleen lived in the lower level of Austin´s house immediately across our creek bridge - He lived in our backyard! While we fell out of touch after my move away, his death has made me realize he´s still in here in my heart.

Bon Voyage Dear Friend.

James Flint

March 9, 2026

Dennis I am going to miss you so much brother! I am so broken hearted for you and your family. I will always remember our conversations about the buckeyes, racing, cars, and all the laughs and wisdom you shared with me. Rest your soul in heaven my friend, love ya brother!!

Terry Boyd

March 7, 2026

My very good friend Dennis....I'm gonna miss you...I'm so sorry for you and your family....we had some good times, and you were there for me too....
Terry Boyd

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