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Jefferson Dennis
Celebration, Fla.
Richard "Dick" Jefferson Dennis, 54, of Celebration, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 8, 2012. Graveside funeral services will be held at Auburn Memorial Park Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 12, 2012, with Dr. George Mathison officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service at Fredericks Funeral Home from 9:30 until 10:30 am.
He was born in Decatur on October 13, 1957, to Bill and Bettye Dennis. He graduated from Decatur High School in 1976 and followed his dream to play football for Auburn University. While his knee injuries interrupted his football career, his love for Auburn University never wavered. He graduated in 1980 with a B.S. in Industrial Management. He lived and worked in business in the Orlando area. He was a proud and loving father to his three daughters.
Richard is survived by his daughters, Alexandra Elizabeth, Faith Elizabeth and Jordan Ann; his parents, William Lee "Bill" Dennis Sr. and Bettye Brackeen Dennis of Decatur; his brother, William "Lee" (Leona) Dennis Jr. and sister, Anna Dennis (Greg) Solomon; the mother of their children, Liz Lange Dennis; cousins, Jaye Dennis and Leigh Dennis (Chip) Manning; nephews, Clark Solomon and Will Dennis; nieces, Marianna Dennis (Bill) Frankwitt and Leigh Anna Solomon; and great-nephew, Haven Frankwitt.
Pallbearers will be Clark Solomon and Will Dennis, and friends, Mark Daily, Bobby Demoss, Mike Dishman, Scott Hagood, Bob Hamilton and Ronnie Hughes.
While our hearts are broken by our earthly loss, we rejoice in our Lord who comforts us in our time of pain while welcoming Dick into His kingdom.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 14, 2012, at 3 p.m. at Community Presbyterian Church in Celebration, Florida.
Fredericks Funeral Home is directing. www.fredericksfh.com
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This obituary was originally published in the Decatur Daily.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Dennis
November 9, 2012
Our Thought and Prayers to the Dennis Family. Robbie & Nikki Russell
October 15, 2012
My heartfelt condolances go out to the entire family. Dick was a wonderful person, fraternity brother,and friend. May the peace of the Lord, that surpass all understanding, keep your heart whole and give you comfort.
Mike Sandoval
October 14, 2012
I'm so saddened to hear of Dick's passing. His beautiful smile will be what I remember most ... may you find comfort in the Lord's loving arms.
Paige Sherrill Colantonio - Simsbury, CT
October 14, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Dennis family.
Steve Flynn
Birmingham, AL
Jennifer Neumann
October 11, 2012
Praying for you all. Richard was such a devoted Dad. He would drop everything to help his girls. He will be missed. But knowing he is in heaven is such a comfort. Love you all
October 11, 2012
I have very fond memories of Dick Dennis I was in a younger class but he was always very nice to me I was very shy. Your family are in my prayers
Mickey and Lisa Smith
October 11, 2012
May the God of Peace and the peace of God be with you.
Randy Green
October 11, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 11, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sharon Parker-Cavnar
October 11, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I have lots of fond memories of Dick and the gang from the class of '76. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.
Michele Gray King
October 11, 2012
We know that this is a very difficult time and we mourn your loss with you. But, we also know and understand that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Please know that we are thinking about you and praying for your peace and comfort.
Sincerely
Michele Gray King and Earlean F. Gray
Murray deGraffenried
October 11, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss, I have many fond memories of Dick, from Decatur High School, and will cherish them throughout my life here on earth. I'll remember the whole Dennis family in my prayer's and rejoice knowing that Dick is with the Lord and is at peace for eternity.
Rebecca Spanyer Crabtree
October 11, 2012
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God Comfort you today and in the days and weeks to come.
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