Dennis was born August 5, 1963, in Jackson, Mississippi, the youngest son of the late James Olen Smith and Marie Williams Smith.
Dennis Smith’s life was one of love and laughter. He always made an effort to make people smile and his kind spirit was evident by all who knew him. He truly loved life and the people he spent it with.
Dennis had an incredible work ethic and took pride in every job he completed. His career in roofing and as a forklift technician were labor intensive, but Dennis didn’t mind hard work and took great effort to make sure things were done right. Meticulous in the way he kept his tools organized and work space clean, his supervisor at Daily Equipment often used his bay as an example for others to pattern their own work habits after.
Music was Dennis’s greatest passion. Dennis himself was a very talented drummer and played in several bands throughout his life. No matter where he went, he surrounded himself in music. He could often be found behind his drum set playing with family or friends. When he was not actively playing music, he would be seen sitting back listening to his many rock and roll records, ranging from The Beatles to Frank Zappa, and always, always making sure to have a cold beer in hand to enjoy it with.
Dennis found his true joy in being a father and grandfather and he was deeply proud of his family.
Dennis will best be remembered for his goofy, quirky personality. His love of laughter and ability to so easily make others laugh endeared him to all who shared his life, and his beautiful smile will be greatly missed.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his oldest brother, Steven Smith.
Survivors include daughter, Stephanie Wilson, her husband Joshua, and her mother Wanda Monk; daughter, Amanda Smith and her mother Nancy Smith; sons, Lee Owen and David Owen; brothers, David, Ricky, and Rodney Smith; grandchildren, Aiden and Kailyn Wilson (Stephanie), Kolbe Owen (David), and Elijah Owen (Lee); his canine companions, Gage and Sammy; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and many, many friends.
Celebration of Life Services will be held from 2:00pm until 5:00pm, Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Baldwin-Lee Funeral Home in Pearl.
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