Donald Ray Denniston Jr.

He was born September 9, 1954 to Donald Ray and Gwendolyne (Henson) Denniston Sr. in Bloomington, IL. He married the love of his life, Kathleen “Jo” Thompson, on March 8, 1975 in Pekin, Il. They were married for 44 years.

He is survived by his wife, Jo, son, Adam (Nicole) Denniston of Charlottesville, VA; two granddaughters Lola and Nova Denniston; two sisters Donita Gillenwater of Bloomington, Karen (DeWayne) White of Quincy, IL; niece Christal (Rob) Carter of Quincy, IL, nephew Nathan White of Palmyra, MO.

He set a Godly example to all. His love for the Lord and deep love for his family was clearly evident. He was crazy about his two beautiful granddaughters.

Don spent many hours volunteering for his church by serving in various leadership positions.

One of his strong passions was missions. This included leading missions trips in both the

United States and abroad. He was the founder of Hope for the Homeless Veterans.

We will greatly miss him but look forward to the day we will one day get to see him again!

Visitation will be Sunday, June 30, 2019 from 3:00-5:00, at East Lawn Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be Monday, July 1, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home.

Reverend Phillip Barber will officiate. Burial to follow in East Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made in Donald’s name to Eastview Christian Church Missions or

American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be left at www.eastlawnmemorial.com.