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David Denison Obituary

David B. Denison, 81, Rock Island, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024. No services will be held.
David was born February 14, 1943, to Earl and Dorothy (Holladay) Denison. Following his service in the U.S. Navy, he worked as a self-employed painter. David will be remembered for his practical jokes and his love of sports and fishing.
He is survived by nephews, Kent, Kerry, and Kirk Denison, John Harrah; nieces, Kelly Denison Potter and Cheryl Harrah.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Gary, Erroll Kent, and Jacqueline.
Condolences may be shared at www.McGinnis-Chambers.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Rock Island Dispatch Argus from Mar. 10 to Mar. 11, 2024.

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K Hunter

March 27, 2024

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate. We have the watch, you now stand relieved of duty sir.

Kirk Denison

March 10, 2024

I have good memories of fishing with Uncle David and him always joking around...

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