Dennis, Raymond "Speedy" (Athens)

  • Saturday, January 28, 2017

Raymond “ Speedy” Dennis, 80, of Athens, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Livingston Regional Hospital.

He was a son of the late Hoyle and Edna Hampton Dennis; and was also preceded in death by a sister Irene Jackson; and three brothers, Reed Dennis, Charles Dennis and George Dennis.

He is survived by his brother Creed Dennis of Athens; sisters, Mary Ruth Womac of Niota and Ruby Walden of Athens; an aunt Reba Shultz of Ten Mile; and several nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, at the Clearwater Baptist Church Cemetery in Athens.

There will be no formal visitation.

Arrangements are by Bowers Funeral Home, Inc., Decatur Chapel of Decatur.

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