Dennis Russell Parvin

Dennis was born to the late Stanley and Leona Parvin on December 31st, 1953, in Garden City, Michigan. He grew up with five older sisters and his baby brother and best friend Doug. He was a talented football, basketball, and baseball player and “the world’s okayest golfer”. He not only loved playing sports but was a lifetime fan of the Detroit Lions. His personality was one of a kind. If you were in his presence, you were never lacking a smile. The man could deliver a one liner for everything. His sense of humor and bold personality never left you with a dull moment.

Dennis was a proud veteran in the U.S. Air Force and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. He had a love for his country and was honored to serve. While stationed in Montgomery, Alabama he met his beautiful wife, Gina of 44 years. He was very passionate about his family, his three sons Michael (Julie), Steven (Sarah), Bobby (Jessica) made him a proud Grandpa of 11 and Great Grandpa of 3. He loved teaching them all his talents from playing the guitar to telling dirty jokes.

Dennis will be missed by many friends and family. Consider yourself lucky if you were able to enjoy the presence of this man who is now running around heaven causing chaos probably in his birthday suit.

A Funeral Service will take place at 10:30 am on Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Road, Highland, Michigan 48356. Dennis's family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Sunday, October 15, 2023, from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm, and again on Monday from 10:00 am until the time of service at 10:30 am. A burial will follow at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly at 12:30 pm.