Charles W. Dennison, 93, of Bloomington, passed away at 2:00 a.m. on Friday, March 18, 2011 at Heritage Manor in Bloomington.
He was born February 23, 1918 in Leitchfield, KY, son of J.C and Sarah Myrtle Armstrong Dennison. He married Cova R. Langdon on February 15, 1941 in Leitchfield, KY.
Surviving are his wife of Heritage Manor in Bloomington; one brother, W.C. (Lucy) Dennison of Frederick, MD; one sister, Doris M. (Tilford) Grant of Leitchfield, KY. Also surviving are nieces, Barbara (Bob) Crabtree of Normal, IL, Betty Vandegraft of Bloomington; nephews, John (Effie) Dennison of Normal and Don (Phyllis) Dennison of Findlay, OH. There are also many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews in IL, IN, OH, GA and KY.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Clifford (Essie) Dennison of Bloomington, Tom (Bette) Dennison of Leitchfield, KY and two infant brothers.
Charles had lived and farmed in the Shirley, Fisher, Towanda and Gibson City areas. He later worked 22 years for the Bliss-McKnight Agency traveling the State of Illinois, retiring in the mid 1980’s. He was a member of Grace Church for many years. He was a people person, liked to walk, work crossword puzzles and read his bible.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at East Lawn Funeral Home in Bloomington, where visitation will be one hour prior to services. Burial will take place immediately following services at East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Bloomington, IL.
The family would like to thank the staff at Heritage Manor for the kindness and special care given to Charles.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Church of Normal, IL or to The American Heart Association. Online condolences may be submitted to www.EastLawn-Bloomington.com.
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