Harry Eugene Dennis

1948 - 2017

Harry Eugene Dennis obituary, 1948-2017, Rainbow City, AL

BORN

1948

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Collier-Butler Funeral Home & Cremation Services

824 Rainbow Drive

Gadsden, Alabama

Harry Dennis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 21, 2017.

Harry Eugene Dennis, 68, Rainbow City, went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2017

Mr. Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Evelyn Dennis, brothers, Clark Dennis and Roger Dennis.

He is survived by his wife, Lesya Dennis; son, Daniel Noah Dennis; brother, Andy Dennis; sisters-in-law, Julie Dennis, Judith Dennis, and Vita Derkulska; niece, Leah Julann Dennis, nephew, Alex Clark Dennis; his adopted son, David Israel Britt; adopted daughter, Ashlee Phillips; and numerous friends.

Harry was the first student to receive aviation pilot license from Gadsden State. He served for years in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era as a jet radar technician. He retired from Ricoh Business Products after forty years as a repair technician and trainer. He spent many years as a radio broadcaster for various local high school football teams.

His loves and hobbies were family, travelling overseas, flying, boating, and especially deer hunting because Harry was an avid outdoorsman.

Harry's biggest trophies in life were numerous mission trips serving and helping to spread the love of Jesus Christ. He loved his Northpark Baptist church so much. Certainly, Heaven gained a special angel.

Harry Dennis was a wonderful daddy and a great husband. Death was the last and the most difficult chapter in his life on Earth, but first and the most exciting chapter in eternity.

Rest in Peace, dearest Harry, and do know that we will miss you so much and love you to Heaven and back.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 24, 2017, from 12:00 noon until 2:00 at Collier Butler Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2:00 led by Dr. Bill Wilks. Burial will be at Old Harmony Cemetery. Pall Bearers include: David Israel Britt, Henry Jester, Bob Stanley, Lane Raley, Alex Dennis, Demmy Boyd and Rickey Johnson.

The family would like to thank the kind and wonderful staff at UAB hospital for their determination and support during his time of illness.

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April 5, 2017

Kenneth Holley

My heart is saddened by your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Harry and I go way back to the mid 70s, when we became friends while stationed at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.

March 24, 2017

Dr. Darryl E. Harris, Sr

My Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Dr. Darryl E. Harris, Sr
Strings Instructor at John Jones Elementary School

March 23, 2017

Kevin Mcmahan

Will miss you buddy ...Still can remember when you took me to see Rocky (on the big screen ) when I was 7 years old ....You said I stood up in my chair and started punching at the screen ...Also remember your river lot good times ....R.i.p my friend ....Kevin Mcmahan

March 23, 2017

Beth Webster

I'm so glad we got to see you all at Cracker Barrel a few months ago. Harry will be sorely missed in this world. He made our lives richer and more meaningful through knowing him and experiencing China with him. We thank God for his influence in our daughter's life. There are so many who have come to know the Lord through his love for Christ and passion for sharing the Word and Gospel. We thank God for giving us the privilege of knowing him here and being with him in the future when we join him in heaven. You all are in our prayers.

March 23, 2017

Gary Whitehurst

Lesya,I was so sorry to hear that Harry had when I called this morning. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May our gracious God give you and Daniel comfort and peace during the difficult days ahead.

March 23, 2017

Jimmy Marker

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

March 22, 2017

Mary Ann Wilson

Dear Lesya and Daniel,
I am saddened by the loss of your much loved husband and father. I know that our Heavenly Father will comfort you, and I will be remembering you in prayer. When Kerry went to be with the Lord, someone sent me this sweet reminder, "For this, we have Jesus".

March 22, 2017

Anna Daniels

Mrs. Dennis and Daniel,
I am so very sorry to hear of your great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you comfort and peace during the difficult days ahead.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Anna Daniels

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