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Tommie Dennie

1954 - 2017

Tommie Dennie obituary, 1954-2017, Gary, IN

BORN

1954

DIED

2017

Tommie Dennie Obituary

Tommie L. Dennie, 63, departed this life on Tuesday, May 2,2017. He was born April 11th 1954 to parents, John and Maggie Dennie. Tommie loved the game of basketball and ruled on the courts. He played basketball for Westside High School in the late 60's. He also served in the Army Reserves. He lived life and loved it to the fullest. He is preceded by his parents, John M. and Maggie Dennie of Gary, IN; brother, Michael D. Dennie of Gary, IN. He will be lovingly remembered by his three sons, Donnie Bankhead of Chicago, IL(Rhonda Renee Bankhead) of Gary, IN, Bill Dennie(Connie Steward) of Gary, IN, Tommie Dennie, Jr.(Tonya Cookie Stuckey) (U.S.Army) of Texas; daughter, Taionne Harper of Gary, IN. His brothers, John E. Dennie (Mary Dennie) of Jackson, TN and Calvin S. Dennie of Gary, IN. His sisters, Martha Miles (Willie Bolden) of Gary, IN, Vanessa Francis of Gary, IN, Patricia Green (Johnnie Green) of Gary, IN, Michelle Dennie (Michael Washington) of Gary, IN; and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and dear friends. The viewing will be held May 11th at 9am and his Homegoing will be held at 11 am at Powell and Coleman, 3200 W. 15th Ave., Gary, IN 46404.

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Published by Post-Tribune on May 10, 2017.

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Michelle Dennie

May 4, 2024

Think about everyday. Miss you so much.

Love lil sis Marsha

Sheila Bradley

May 4, 2023

Still remembering your laughs and smiles

Sheila Bradley

May 4, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Michelle Dennie

May 4, 2021

Missing you everyday

Baby sis
Marsha

Michelle Dennie

May 4, 2020

Miss and love you dearly.

Baby Sis Marsha

Sheila Bradley

May 4, 2020

RIH Tommie U R Truly missed...great memories

Michelle Dennir

May 4, 2019

Love and miss you big brother.

Lil sis Marsha❤❤❤

Michelle Dennie

February 9, 2018

Still feels like yesterday. Missing you so much!

Love babysis

Marsha Benefield - Graves

February 8, 2018

RIH Tommy . . . God Loved you bless .

Joe Guthrie

May 20, 2017

My condolences to the Dennie family. Tommie affected the lives of many that you will never know that will last for generations to come. I'm one of them.
Joe Guthrie

Michelle Dennie

May 20, 2017

Love

Baby Sis Marsha

Michelle Dennie

May 20, 2017

Love and miss you so much!

Baby sis Marsha

Sheila Bradley

May 12, 2017

RIH My Friend Til we meet again

Holly Ortiz

May 10, 2017

Sorry for your loss. My prayers goes out to the family. I'm going to miss Tommy's sense of humor and the kool way he stepped! He will never be forgotten. R.I.H!

May 10, 2017

Sorry for your lost. From The Bennett Family. May God continue to comfort you. Love you all. Cindy Bennett and Dondon.

Kimberliah Woods

May 10, 2017

Kimberliah Woods cousin

May 10, 2017

To all my family members The Dennie, Cardwell, Osborne and White Family, doing this time of sorry, I pray that the Joy of the Lord be your strength now and forever.



Love,
Kimberliah Woods

Bridges Family

May 10, 2017

Our prayers and condolences to the Dennie family.Tommie is resting from his labor and he is in the presence of the Lord. Hold on to the precious memories!

Marilyn Blakemore_Luckett

May 10, 2017

From a 1973 West Side classmate, may I offer my condolences to the family. You will surely be missed. My prayers to your family, during this time of sorrow. Your mission on this earth has been completed, and now your heavenly mission is just beginning.

Cathy Russell

May 10, 2017

R.I.P. Tommie Dennie. A nice guy and great basketball player for WSH

Cheryl Drinkard-Roberson

May 10, 2017

To The Dennie Family I would like to extend my condolences. Tommie will be missed by many.Another COUGAR has received his wings. Rest in Peace Tommie

The Smith Family

May 10, 2017

May the Lord bless you. Let God's love bring you comfort in this hour. Memories never end. He will always be in your hearts.

Tanya Stuckey

May 10, 2017

You and I will meet again,, when we're least expecting it,One day in some far off place, I will recognize your face ,I won't say goodbye my friend For you and I will meet again .Love Always Tanya (Cookie ) Stuckey.

Michelle Dennie

May 10, 2017

So missing you!

God is the God of all comfort. I pray Father that you will comfort us the Dennie family and all those that mourn.

Give us beauty for ashes the oil of joy instead of mourning the garment of praise instead of the spirit of despair.

Be encouraged family

Love baby sister Marsha Dennie

Ricky Gunn

May 10, 2017

R.I.P Tommie.

May 10, 2017

R.I.P Brother.

Oscar (OC) Boyd

May 10, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort!!

May 10, 2017

My deepest sympathies for your loss, May the God of all comfort bring your family peace . Romans 12:12

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