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Patrick Dennis Obituary
December 31, 2000 – July 27, 2018
Fuquay-Varina
Every day we witness examples of "bad things happening to good people" and remain mystified by what appears to be random and senseless acts. On Friday July 27th 2018 at 11:16am, Patrick Jefferson Dennis renewed our mortality and passed peacefully, succumbing to injuries sustained in an auto accident at the tender age of 17.
Patrick was a rising Senior at Harnett Central High School where he was an exceptional student and athlete. He was an avid hunter and fisherman though football was his primary passion. He remains admired and respected by both his coaches and football brothers. Patrick had an incredible work ethic and was very goal oriented with a limitless future. He lived everyday of his short life to the fullest, always with a contagious smile and positive attitude. Many of his friends describe Patrick as "The nicest person you'll ever meet" further affirming the special person he was and positive influence he had on the lives he touched. He dreamed of attending Clemson University fall 2019.
Patrick was born on December 31st, 2000 in Wake County, the son of Todd and Christiana Dennis of Fuquay Varina. He is predeceased by paternal grandmother Betty Lou Dennis of Holly Springs and maternal grandfather Horace Jefferson Williams, Jr. of Fuquay Varina. He is survived by his parents; sisters Kailey and Natalie; maternal grandmother Elizabeth Williams; paternal grandfather Carroll W. Dennis; aunts, Andrea Dennis DuFour, Susan Dennis and Janet Summer; uncles, Britt and Ryan Dennis and David DuFour; and cousins, Kathryn, Jessica, Marin and Callie Dennis.
Services and a celebration of Patrick's life will be held on August 1, 2018, at 11:00AM at the Fuquay-Varina Baptist Church with internment immediately thereafter at Wake Chapel Memorial Gardens. Parents ask friends and relatives to join them afterwards for a reception at St. Bernadette Catholic Church: 1005 Wilbon Rd, Fuquay Varina.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Patrick J. Dennis Scholarship Memorial Fund.
A viewing for family and friends will be held Tuesday, July 31, 2018, from 6:00PM-8:00PM at the Fuquay-Varina Baptist Church, 301 North Woodrow Street, Fuquay-Varina.
Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www.thomas funeral.com
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Di Davis
July 23, 2024
Thinking of you today, Gail, and your family. I know this is hard and your heart is broken. I´m so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Grandchild. May you find peace.
Your friend always, DI
ARIEL JONES
October 18, 2018
REST EASY PAT.
July 31, 2018
We are so sorry for your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time. May God surround you with his peace and comfort.
Judy and William Marlow
Di Davis
July 31, 2018
Prayers going out to the family during this difficult time. May they find peace in knowing all your dreams will be fulfilled in heaven, in the arms of God. A special prayer for your wonderful Grandmother, Elizabeth (Gail) Williams.
I'm here if you need to talk.
Di
Christine
July 30, 2018
For your loss....I am so very sorry. (Matthew 5:4)
DM
July 30, 2018
My heart breaks for your family's loss. May our loving God sustain you now and in the difficult days ahead, for He heals the brokenhearted and comforts those who mourn-Jer.29:11,12
N. F.
July 30, 2018
My deepest condolences to the Dennis family at this very sad time.
Psalms 116:15
Laura
July 29, 2018
Rest easy Patrick.
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