A son of the late Clifford and Leona Kesler Arey he was born on September 30, 1947 in Rockingham County where he lived his entire life.
Dennis owned J & D Motors, was formerly employed at Kawneer, White Wave and retired from Cargills. He was a member of the Rion-Bowman VFW #632, Fraternal Order of Eagles #4150 and the Loyal Order of the Moose. He enjoyed karaoke and collecting toy cars.
Surviving are two sons, Norman W. Arey and wife, Barbara of Broadway, and Jerry Wayne Arey of Dayton; a number of grandchildren including Dylan Wayne Hoover and Jesse Wayne Arey; a brother, Robert Arey of Dayton and a sister, Diane Thompson of Dayton. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Infiniti Grace Arey.
His body will be cremated at the Lindsey Cremation Chapel in Harrisonburg and all services will be private.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Alcoholics Anonymous, c/o The Club, 120 Waterman Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com
