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Dennis M. Laird
August 17, 1949 - April 16, 2024
Dennis M. Laird, 74, of Moline, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at his home. Services for Mr. Laird will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island, where military honors will be conducted. Memorials may be made to the family to benefit veterans' charities of their choice.
Dennis was born on August 17, 1949, in Rock Island, a son of Dale C. Laird Jr. and Arietta A. (Holmes) Laird. He married Jeanette York on April 29, 1972, in Rock Island. Dennis worked at International Harvester Farmall Works, Rock Island for several years. Later he worked for Wilson's Moving Company, Davenport. Mr. Laird was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Quad Cities Chapter No. 669, Milan American Legion Post No. 569, MAVA, Americal Division Veterans Association. Dennis loved dirt car racing, drag racing, and visiting with his friends and family.
Mr. Laird was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran serving with the 23 Infantry Division.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanette; children: Tabitha Laird, Moline and Dennis M. (Stacey) Laird II, Milan; grandchildren: Carly Ater-Laird, Devin Laird, Kaitlin Warner, and Chase Laird; great-grandchildren: Bryant and Kyler; brothers: Kirk Laird, Rock Island, and David (Eileen) Laird, Milan.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Crystal Seabolt.
Online condolences may be left for the family at wheelanpressly.com
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Sandy and Bob Gonzalez
April 27, 2024
Such a gentleman. Always a smile and a friendly chat. Thank you for sharing him with all of us. Dennis, thank you for serving. You are one of my personal heroes. You never quit serving. MAVA will not be the same without you. RIP my friend. You deserve it.
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