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Waco Tribune-Herald
Waco, Texas
Monday, December 15, 2003
Wayne Dennis
GROESBECK -- Mr. Wayne Dennis, 56, of Groesbeck, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003 after a brave battle with cancer. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003 at Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel with James Burns officiating. Burial will follow at Criswell Cemetery.
Wayne was born Aug. 12, 1947 in Clifton, Texas, to Ollin and Clara (Polly) Dennis. He attended Clifton schools and after graduating from Clifton High School, he attended TSTC and received training to become a Diesel Mechanic. He was employed by DARR Equipment of Waco for 31 years. Wayne served his country in Vietnam during 1969 and 1970.
He married to Nancy Downes on Nov. 16, 1990 in McLennan County. Wayne was a member of the Smith Bend Baptist Church. He enjoyed ranching, farming, and had a love for his animals as well as the outdoors.
Survivors include his loving wife, Nancy Dennis of Groesbeck; mother, Clara (Polly) Dennis of Clifton, Texas; sister, Carol and husband Dr. J. C. Blewett of Clarksville, Tennessee; seven nieces, four nephews, and one great-nephew.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Horn, Bob Horn, Gayland Downes, Greg Downes, Randy Hunter, Anthony Mynar and David Hegar. Honorary pallbearers will be friends and co-workers from DARR Equipment/Holt Cat and David Broxton.
His strength, courage and positive outlook will leave a lasting impression on all who knew and loved him.
Groesbeck Funeral Home
Waco, Texas
Monday, December 15, 2003
Wayne Dennis
GROESBECK -- Mr. Wayne Dennis, 56, of Groesbeck, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003 after a brave battle with cancer. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003 at Groesbeck Funeral Home Chapel with James Burns officiating. Burial will follow at Criswell Cemetery.
Wayne was born Aug. 12, 1947 in Clifton, Texas, to Ollin and Clara (Polly) Dennis. He attended Clifton schools and after graduating from Clifton High School, he attended TSTC and received training to become a Diesel Mechanic. He was employed by DARR Equipment of Waco for 31 years. Wayne served his country in Vietnam during 1969 and 1970.
He married to Nancy Downes on Nov. 16, 1990 in McLennan County. Wayne was a member of the Smith Bend Baptist Church. He enjoyed ranching, farming, and had a love for his animals as well as the outdoors.
Survivors include his loving wife, Nancy Dennis of Groesbeck; mother, Clara (Polly) Dennis of Clifton, Texas; sister, Carol and husband Dr. J. C. Blewett of Clarksville, Tennessee; seven nieces, four nephews, and one great-nephew.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Horn, Bob Horn, Gayland Downes, Greg Downes, Randy Hunter, Anthony Mynar and David Hegar. Honorary pallbearers will be friends and co-workers from DARR Equipment/Holt Cat and David Broxton.
His strength, courage and positive outlook will leave a lasting impression on all who knew and loved him.
Groesbeck Funeral Home