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In Memory

Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith

Dennis Leroy Smith

September 5, 1948 ~ January 23, 2017

 
Dennis SmithDennis Leroy Smith began his journey September 5, 1948 in Miami, Arizona.  He graduated from Tucson High School in 1967 and later obtained certificate degrees in automotive technology, tax preparation, and business management.

Dennis served in the United States Army from May 14, 1969 through November 21, 1970, including 15 months in the Vietnam War.

He met Cathy (deceased) while working as chef at Rio Rico Resort, and they were married in 1971.  They had their only child, Kimberly, in 1972.

Over his life, Dennis worked at the Duval Mine, started his own tax accounting business, owned a neighborhood bar, and managed a private security firm. 

He was headstrong with a wonderful sense of humor.  He enjoyed watching classic movies starring John Wayne and was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish.

Dennis passed away on January 23, 2017.  He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly (Daniel) Gerhart.

A graveside service will be held on February 4, 2017 at 12:00 noon at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E. Grant Road, Tucson, Arizona  85712.

Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Esperanza En Escalante (Eeeveterans.org) or The American Legion (legion.org/donate/waystogive).