Service to be held at a later date. Born in Enfield, IL to the late William E. and Bessie Hosick Dennis. On May 5, 1968 he married Hilda Jimerson Dennis, she preceded September 15, 2006. Survived by step-daughters: Margaret (Ron) Kennedy, Whitlock, TN, Joyce (Gary) Dobrick, Irvine, CA; step-son: Billy (Gayle) Blackburn, Puryear, TN; brother: Gene Dennis, Morton, IL; four step-grandchildren; six step-great grandchildren. Preceded by a brother: L.L. Dennis. Mr. Dennis retired as chief master in the U.S. Air Force.