Dennis Ray Golliher

Dennis Ray Golliher obituary

Dennis Ray Golliher

Dennis Golliher Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hood Funeral Home & Crematory on Oct. 9, 2025.

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DENNIS RAY GOLLIHER age 81 of Crossville, TN passed away October 8, 2025. He was born May 16, 1944, in Dayton, TN, the son of Fred and Paula Young Golliher. He retired after many years as an over the road truck driver traveling all over the United States. He, and his wife Nadene, were also members of Crossville First Freewill Baptist Church. He was a kind man who was always smiling and bringing joy to all those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife Nadene Golliher of Crossville, TN, sons- Michael Golliher of Crossville, TN and Dwayne Leland Golliher and his wife Shannon and Ray Golliher all of Dayton, TN, Monte Garrett and his wife Joy, Eric Garrett and his wife Tonya and Jeremy Garrett and his wife Rachel all of Crossville, TN, daughter - Natalie Garrett and her fiance Jamie Deaton of Crossville, TN, brother- Billy Golliher and his wife Kay of Georgia, sisters- Sandy Golliher of Crossville, TN and Judy Gollliher of Dayton, TN, eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughters- Pam Golliher and Mellissa Crawford, brother- Lester Golliher and sisters- Teresa Golliher and Anna Grace Golliher.

Funeral services will be held Saturday October 11, 2025, at 12:00noon at Crossville First Freewill Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10am-12noon two hours prior to the service at the church. The burial ill follow in Mayland Cemetery.

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