James L. Dennis, age 71 of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2012 in Magnolia Square. James was born on June 27, 1941 to the late Elmer and Louella Dennis.
He was united in marriage to Mary Kathleen Hull on June 11, 1965 and to this union three children were born. After 35 years of service, James retired in 2002 in Lincoln, NE from BNSF as a Blacksmith. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. In his spare time he enjoyed woodworking, his vegetable garden, road trips and camping. He always looked forward to having his dinners with his friends of over 35 years that they coined “The Dinner Club.”
He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Sean Dennis.
Survivors include his loving wife, Kathleen; two children, Steven Dennis and wife Rachel of Republic and Stephanie Cockrum and husband Donnie of Springfield; daughter-in-law, Brenda Dennis of Walnut Grove; grandchildren, Summer, Lonnie, Emily, Tyler, Justin, Abby, and Grace; great grandchildren, Khloe, Kayden and Sandra; siblings, Garry Dennis and wife Myrna of Nixa and Ronnie Dennis and Linda of Nixa; numerous other loving relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 24, 2012 in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with burial to follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 23, 2012 from 6-8 p.m., in the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.
Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or left at the funeral home.