OBITUARY
Donald D. Denny
March 1, 1929 – April 7, 2017
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Donald D. “Don” Denny, 88 of Columbus, died Friday morning, April 7, 2017 at 11:40 a. m. at Silver Oaks Health Campus.
Born in Jackson County on March 1, 1929, Don was the son of Edward D. and Helen L. Stilwell Denny. He married Betty Hess on November 14, 1951 in Peru. Don was a 1947 graduate of Columbus High School and served with the US Air Force. Don was a longtime member of Memorial Baptist Church where he participated in the Men’s Bible Study group and served as a Deacon. Don retired from Cummins Engine Company as a machinist and was a member of the Cummins Diesel Workers Union. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, camping and bowling.
Don is survived by his children, Douglas (Jacque) Denny, Grammer and Debra (Michael) Richey, Columbus; grandchildren, Samantha (Fiancé Casey Miller) Denny, Hope, Brandon (significant other Candra Tobias) Timbrook, Hope and Michael L. Richey II, Columbus. Don was preceded in death by his parents; his wife and a brother, Joseph C. Denny.
There will be a funeral for Don Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 10:00 a. m. at Myers-Reed Chapel on 25th St. with Rev. Donald Humphry officiating. Burial with graveside rites by the Bartholomew County Honor Guard will follow in Garland Brook Cemetery. Calling will be from 4-7:00 Tuesday and one hour prior to the serevice on Wednesday.
Memorials for Don may be directed to Memorial Baptist Church, Our Hospice of South Central Indiana or The American Heart Association. Online condolences may be sent to Don’s family at www.myers-reed.com
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April 12, 2017
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