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Dennis E. Lavender
ENERGY- Dennis E. Lavender, age 58, of Energy, passed away at 1:15am on Wednesday January 4, 2006 at Herrin Hospital.
Dennis was born on January 20, 1947 in Herrin to Roy and Thelma (O�Brien) Lavender. He attended school in Hurst-Bush. He married Betty Vancil on March 2, 1968 in Herrin and together they shared 37 years of marriage. She survives in Energy.
Mr. Lavender was a retired coal miner. He was a member and trustee of Harvest Time Worship Center in Herrin and a long time member of the Crab Orchard Boat and Yacht Club. Dennis was a US Army Veteran from 1966-1968, serving in Germany. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America.
Survivors include-
His wife of 37 years- Betty Lavender- Energy, IL
Brother and sister-in-law- Roy and Sharon Lavender- Energy, IL
Brother- Jim Lavender- Carbondale, IL
Sister- Pam Lavender- Alton, IL
Sister and Brother-in-law- Jan and John Ansinelli- Herrin, IL
Several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents- Thelma and Roy Lavender
Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Friday January 6, 2006 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral home in Herrin with Pastor Todd Hawk officiating. Burial will follow at Blairsville Cemetery with military rites performed by Herrin�s American Legion and VFW Posts. Visitation will be held from 11am until 1pm on Friday January 6, 2006 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin.
Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson�s Foundation or the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com
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