"He has shewed you, O Man, what is good…to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God." Micah 6:8 KJV

Dan Dennis was born on November 17, 1923, the first child of Ledger Paul and Elsie Bailey Dennis in DeRidder, LA and died on September 18, 2012. He graduated from French high School in Beaumont and was Valedictorian of the Class of 1941. While attending Lamar University, his studies were interrupted by World War II. Dan served in the United States Eighth Air Force as a Navigator on a B-17 Bomber. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters. On January 1, 1945, his crew led the Eighth Air Force on the first mission of that significant year that ended the war in Europe.

Resuming his college work, he earned a BBA in Accounting from Lamar University and completed his CPA before entering a long and satisfying career in various Accounting arenas. He retired as Internal Auditor for Lamar University in 1986.

Dan's primary loves were his church, Westgate Church of Christ and family. He displayed responsibility, commitment and follow-through. These qualities were balanced by a lighter side and a wry sense of humor. Requisites for a full life have been summarized in this way: 1 Deep love and friendships, 2 Meaningful work and 3 Passion for something larger than oneself. Dan's life was full as those who watched him live will witness.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his son, Dan Michael and his brother, Jimmy. He is survived by Margaret, his wife of 68 years; son, Rick and wife, Regina; grandchildren, Matt and Laura; sister, Gail Mitchell George; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Pat and Dave Davidson and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

A celebration of Dan's life is scheduled for Friday, September 21, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. with a time of visitation one hour prior. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Memorial donations may be made to Westgate Church of Christ, 6390 Westgate, Beaumont, TX, 77706 or a charity of your choice in memory of Dan.