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Roger Dennis Obituary
Springfield, IL—Rev. Roger Alan Dennis, 75, of Springfield, went to his eternal home on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Memorial Medical Center.
Roger was born on September 6, 1945, in Springfield, the son of Morris H. and Helen Eileen (Mudd) Dennis. He married Linda Morrow on August 26, 1967, in Springfield. They were married for 53 years.
Roger was an ordained minister, published author, country music singer-songwriter, storyteller, company owner, chef, Elvis impersonator, prison minister, and philanthropist. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy on the USS Kankakee from 1962 to 1963, during the Cuban Blockade. Roger worked for the State of Illinois in various departments. He enjoyed having fun singing and playing music with his family and telling stories to his children and grandchildren.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William Dennis and Earl Minton; and sister, Elizabeth "Becky" Dennis.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Roger Dennis II and wife Jodi, Joy Gresham and husband Justin, and Jered Dennis and wife Kelsey; grandchildren, Tyler and wife Jennifer, Levi, and Faith Gresham, and Porter, Hazel, Everett, and Avery Dennis; great-grandson, Adventure Gresham; and brothers, Reginald Dennis and wife Nelda, Kim Minton, and Rick Minton and wife Sheila.
Funeral Ceremony: 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at Pawnee Assembly of God with Pastor Dion Crites officiating. A visitation will follow until 7:00 p.m. Due to COVID restrictions, there will be a limited capacity of 100 visitors at a time.
A private burial will take place at Camp Butler National Cemetery.
The Dennis family would like to give special thanks to the healthcare workers of Memorial Medical Center's ICU for the excellent care he received.
The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home – Springfield, 900 S. Sixth St., Springfield.
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thomas a gebhardt
December 11, 2020
God Bless you my friend. You were and continue to be a inspiration of faith to me ad I walk this journey we call life. Thank you.
Susan Martin
December 10, 2020
Dennis Family
So sorry for your loss
Murf hickson
December 9, 2020
Rip Roger. Still remember the wonderful service you gave for Bob. Heaven is in trouble with you two back together! Give Bob a hug for me. Linda sending prayers for you and the family.
Bobby & April Dambacher
December 9, 2020
Sorry for your loss. He was a nice guy.
Corwin Bentley
December 8, 2020
I was the rhythm guitarist and Roger was the singer in The Sound Preachers. We recorded two records in Nashville in1968. Roger was a good singer and a good person.
Lynn Koskey (Coniglio)
December 8, 2020
Joy, I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. I know you loved him very much. Hugs and prayers for you and the entire Dennis family. May your dad rest in Heavenly peace.
Amber
December 8, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We know Pastor Roger is in his enteral home dancing singing and shouting! We love you always pastor Linda, Roger II, Joy and Jered.
Treven and Amber
December 7, 2020
Joy and Jerred,
My condolences on the loss of your father! You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
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