Thomas J. Dennison
November 30, 2018
Thomas J. Dennison, 73, Chief Corporate Pilot for Ruffin Companies, died Friday, November 30, 2018. Rosary will be at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, December 4, 2018; Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 pm, Wednesday, December 5, 2018, both at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Andover, KS. Preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Kathleen Dennison; daughter, Kelly Rae Dennison; parents, James and Margaret Dennison; sister, Jana Brewer. Survived by his wife, Cheryl A. Dennison of Benton, KS; sons, Bryan (Christy) Dennison of High Point, NC, Brennan (Gerette) Dennison, Craig (Cara) Dennison, both of Benton, KS; step-daughter, Kimberly Keller; step-sons, Kendall (Michelle) Smarsh, Kacey (Toni) Smarsh, all of Cheney, KS; sister, Betty Deason of Wichita, KS; 19 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with: St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN, 38105. Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Dear Aunt Cheryl, you and all of Toms family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Im sorry I never got to meet him. Dad and Mom spoke very highly of him.
Cheryl and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May he RIP, and Ive met him a couple times and was really nice talking to him.
What a dedicated family oriented man. Thank you for our wonderful son-in-law you have given us!
Tom was such a kind, fun-loving gentleman. I worked with him for many, many years. Lots of fond memories of him. He talked about his family and all the love he had for you. He was such a proud Dad, Grandpa & Great Grandpa. Cheryl, you made him very happy again. The two of you were a great couple. Tom will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family.
Judy Mertes
Wichita
Tom you will certainly be missed by many family members and friends. Youve been in “our” family for far more than 50 years and you have had nothing but love and respect from each of us. Our love, thoughts and prayers for Cheryl, Bryan, Brennan, Craig and their families. Rest in peace my friend.
We are so saddened to hear of Toms passing. The world is a lesser place without that slow smile of his. He was the best Santa ever at Graham field! I will cherish the memories of our early days in aviation. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bryan, Brennan, and all of your family.
Bonnie and I offer our prayers and our condolences to the family. Many memories with Tom as a kid being around the Dennison gas station and Bridges cafe on the corner of Kellogg & Woodlawn. Had a wonderful visit with Tom several years ago and got the grand tour of Benton. Tom was very gracious and talked about the love he had for his family. He will be greatly missed. RIP ole friend.
Im so very sorry. Your father was a wonderful man. Prayers for you all.
Cheryl I am so sorrow to hear of your loss! My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.