MARIANNA, FL — David Emerson Dennis, 86, of Marianna, Florida passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 at his home. He was born September 1, 1932 to Cyrus and Dorothy Dennis. David grew up in Leominster, Massachusetts. He attended St. Lawrence University and Tufts Business School.
He and his wife Nancy started their family in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts where he began his career in the hardware and lumber business.
They relocated their family from Shelburne Falls to Lyme, New Hampshire, where he built a home, raised his family and enjoyed the country life!
As a civic minded individual, he served as Selectman for seventeen years, was actively involved in the Masons for sixty years and the Bektash Shrine, serving as General Chairman of the Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl Parade and Pageantry.
When his children were grown, he and his wife moved to St. Johnsbury, Vermont, where he worked for Allen Lumber Company, served the community as Selectman and was on the Planning Board.
After retiring he, and his wife, moved to Marianna, Florida, where they lived for twenty -five years. In this community he served as Ambassador for the Peoples First Community Bank.
He lived on Green Street and was known by many as, “The Mayor of Green Street.” He thoroughly enjoyed his daily walks and was recognized by many as: “the man with the hat and stick!” These daily outings represented best, his outlook on life, and the message he shared with many, which was: “Everyone deserves a conversation.”
He is predeceased by his parents, Cyrus and Dorothy Dennis.
David is survived by his brother Irving and his sister, Nancy; his daughter, Dierdre; sons, David (Karen), Douglas (Joyce), & Dwight (Donna); grandchildren, Jacob, Lucas, Caitlin, Danielle, & Molly; great grand- children, Keagan, Patrick, Brodi, Maisie, and Lincoln
No services are planned at this time.
In lieu of donations, please take the time to spread his message by meeting and greeting someone with conversation during your day.
James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy may be made on line at www.jamesandsikesfuneralhomes.com