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Dennis Hale "Denny" North

Dennis Hale "Denny" North obituary, Waynesville, OH

Dennis North Obituary

Dennis Hale, "Denny" North, 64, passed away December 24, 2016. He was born in Xenia, Ohio to Thelma Pauline Dennis and William Roy North.

Denny served as a communications specialist in the United States Army from 1979 until his retirement in 1999. He continued to proudly serve as an Aerospace Engineer in the Civil Service at Peterson Airforce Base until his death. Denny was a prolific musician and built a community around him through his music.

He is preceded in death by his parents and dear brother, Paul. He is survived by his wife, OkChu; daughter, Molly North and her partner Ben Dean; son, James North; daughter, Abby North; brother, Robert (Brad) North and his wife, Karen; two grandchildren, Sylvie and Francis Dean; and nieces and nephews Crystal, Evan, Lauren, and Austin North.

The family will receive friends in Denny's hometown in Ohio in early February.

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

Published by The Gazette from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2017.

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David Smisson

February 1, 2021

Dennis was a kind man and was a friend of my entire family. Dennis, his wife and children cared for others and expressed that care by sharing their time, food and joy with us. They invited us in on holidays and allowed us to invade their home for a week once when we were looking for a new place to live. Dennis led a good family that loved each other and expressed deep respect for God. I am sad that Dennis is not able to share his kindness with me any more. I am sure he is in heaven with the Savior now.

Jimmy North

January 30, 2017

Thanks to all the people that said wonderful things about my Father. He was the best human being God put on this earth to raise me. DAD know your in HEAVEN in ETERNAL LIFE, but it can be hard for me, mom, Abby, Molly, Uncle Brad, Aunt Karen ,Lauren, Austin and Evan and the entire North Family! You will always be remembered and never forgotten. Miss you so much with every inch of my heart and soul. Say hi to Uncle Paul and the entire family for me, always your only son
(Jimmy Dennis North)

January 17, 2017

Denny North was not only one of the best friends i ever had and a unique one of a kind take it over the barn guitar player but most of all he had a heart of gold ! REST IN PEACE BROTHER Gary Depew

Steve Benson

January 17, 2017

A lifelong friend and a brother. Selfless and supportive. Funny and ornery as hell. One of a kind. And he sure could make a guitar scream.

January 17, 2017

Rest in peace my brother,you will be missed. Bill carter

Mary Jean Bell

January 17, 2017

I will always miss you my dear friend

Abby North

January 5, 2017

Dad, you were the best dad in the whole world. You were there for me when most people weren't and I am grateful for that. Your music and love will be with me for the rest of my life. I will cherish you every second of everyday.

Jimmy North

January 4, 2017

Daddy I'm here and the whole family we all miss you! You were the best dad the lord could give me. I can't wait to reunite with you in heaven.

Jimmy North

January 4, 2017

My father had the biggest heart! He was my bestest of friends in this entire universe. We did everything together. His company was the best anyone one could ever ask for. He taught me a lot of things that will never be forgotten. He's in heaven looking down on me. He was one of the best musicians and also loved being an Aerospace Engineer. I will always love you Dad and you will always remain in my hear. He was a family man and loved my mother to death. Your only son,
Jimmy Dennis North

David Moore

January 4, 2017

My thoughts go out to the family of Dennis North. It was an honor to be his co-worker for over 10 years. He will be sorely missed.

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