Richard Lee (Dick) Dennie, Dallas, Texas passed away April 22, 2010 after a long illness. A funeral service will be held at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 27, 2010. He is survived by his wife Shirley of 31 years, his granddaughter Ashley Elizabeth Dennie of Mountain City, Texas and his brother Donald Dennie and wife Donna of McKinney, Texas He was preceded in death by his daughter Lori Elizabeth Dennie. He was born February 19, 1932 in Nashville, Tennessee to Frances N. Jordon and Norrell Dennie. Upon discharge from the United States Army in1955, he entered Southern Methodist University and graduated in 1960. Richard was a long time SMU supporter and a passionate sports fan. He was a member of the SMU Lyle School of Engineering Executive Board which is comprised of senior-level corporate leaders who have the experience and vision to help guide strategic directives for the school. In 1974 Richard founded and was the President of MFC Construction, an architectural and structural concrete project business. He was deeply loved by his family, many friends, and business associates. We will remember him for his enormous positive attitude, selfless generosity, and genuine personality. Visitation will be held at Sparkman/Hillcrest on Monday, April 26, 2010, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
