Dennis married, Joyce, the love of his life on June 25, 1982. They raised three children; Darwin, Walter, and Charleen. Dennis had several careers from plumbing and appliance delivery to Property Manager. He had an entrepreneurial spirit. Dennis enjoyed fishing. Anytime was a good time to fish. He also enjoyed reading. Although westerns and Tom Clancy novels were his favorite, he also read the newspaper and business journals. Family and friends describe him as “a man with strong arms, big shoulders and a soft heart”. He was a mentor to many and helped change many lives for the better by giving people a second chance in life. Dennis loved his whole family dearly and had a special connection with his 3 year old great grandson Evan. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
Dennis is survived by his wife Joyce, his children Darwin , Walter and Charleen, his six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren (two more on the way). Dennis is also survived by his 4 sisters; Donna Sue Hull, Terry Goodin, Connie Thurston, and Gina Wooten.
A visitation will be held at 11 am on Wednesday November 14 at Hardage-Giddens Riverside Memorial Park and Funeral Home 7242 Normandy Boulevard Jacksonville FL 32205. A funeral Service will follow at 12 pm (noon) with a committal service after.
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