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Dennis Johnson Obituary

Dennis Ray Johnson passed away on January 9, 2015 in Colorado Springs. Born 20 November 1956 in Oceana, West Virginia; Dennis enlisted in the United States Army on 12 November 1974, retiring on 31 January 2005. In serving America through a very distinguished 30 year career, Dennis performed in every enlisted leadership position imaginable, with his final position of Command Sergeant Major.

As a God fearing man, the achievement's he led through life were honor, integrity, perseverance, honesty, and compassion. However, he will forever be remembered as being a gentleman, brilliantly marked by his smile.

Dennis is survived by his devoted wife, Valerie, and children; Mercedes, James, Jeremiah, Matthew, Cecily, Taylor, and Steven. Other beloved family members include, Uncle Dole and Aunt Phyllis, Brothers, Mike and James, and Sister Sherry.

Preceding Dennis in Glory are his parents, Darrell and Ramona, Sisters Deborah and Teresa, and Brother David.

Family and Friends Viewing will be held on the afternoon of 20 January 2015 at Evergreen Funeral Home from 4:00 to 7:00.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Jan. 18, 2015.

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Mike Woods

March 31, 2022

I served with Dennis in my early years and ran into him years later while we were both ROTC instructors. Lost track of him after that. So sorry to hear that he'd passed away. My deepest condolences to Valerie and the children.

James Grenier

January 25, 2019

God bless brother, not forgotten, see you down the road.

James Whittington

April 29, 2017

A great best friend for 2 years of the start of our military careers. You will be greatly missed. I regret not saying good bye before leaving Fort Bragg. I always knew you would make it to the top in the military. My condolences got out to the family.

James Grenier

February 2, 2015

Great leaders live on; you will be missed but not forgotten. May God bless your family.

Wayne & Betsy Harrison

January 26, 2015

Please know you all are in our hearts and our Prayers. Rest in Peace Dennis.

alicia and cathy

January 20, 2015

Our prayers and condolences ,,to Valerie and childen

Saj

January 20, 2015

My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)

January 20, 2015

A great man and great Soldier who will always be respected! Please accept our deepest condolences. Dan and Brenda Barnett

Vincent and Diane Uribe

January 20, 2015

Our condolences to the Johnson family. R.I.P. Dennis.

January 20, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Charlotte Laufer

January 20, 2015

I light this candle to remember that you will forever live within our hearts.

We all will never be the same as your friendship and patience can never be forgotten. Most of all we will fondly remember that smile of yours - that smile that just had a way of reaching deep into our souls.

Rest in peace now my friend. May God bless you Dennis, as he welcomes you home; and may the Angels hold your Family in their arms during this time of extreme loss and sadness.

You have forever touched our lives.

Richie Reeder

January 19, 2015

Dennis was my former boss and Friend at Fort Carson. I will truly miss him. His smile cannot be forgot. RIP

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