Julius Clinton Dennis Obituary (1941 - 2021)

Julius Clinton Dennis, 79, of Moweaqua passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in the Pana Community Hospital. He was born February 22, 1941 in Versailles, IL, son of the late Julius & Ethel (Surratt) Dennis. Julius married Sherry Horrer on November 19, 1959 in Decatur and she survived in Moweaqua. He was a graduate of Jacksonville High School, Class of 1959 and had also received a maintenance mechanic degree. He worked at PPG Industries for 38+ years and enjoyed dancing & hunting. Julius was most importantly a good daddy. Along with his wife, Julius is survived by his children: Deborah (Aaron) Finley, Decatur, IL; Matthew Dennis, Chicago, IL; Michael (Amanda) Dennis, Katy, TX; Donna (Tom) Sanders, Pana, IL; Peggy Dennis, Stonington, IL; 22 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and siblings: Everett Dennis, Eugene Dennis, Bob Dennis & Maxine Moore. He was also preceded in death by his siblings: Mary Mallicoat & Larry Dennis. Private services are being held. Memorials in Julius' honor may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation and will be accepted by McCracken-Dean Funeral Home who is assisting the family.