Arnold Leslie Denison, Jr.'s Obituary
Arnold Leslie Denison, Jr., 78, passed away June 28, 2013. He was born September 20, 1934 in Durand, Michigan to the late Arnold Leslie Denison, Sr. and Bernice Louella Kimball Denison. In addition to his parents, Arnold is preceded in death by his son Terry.He came to Lee County 15 years ago from Naples. He was a Lutheran and a member of the American Legion. Arnold enjoyed bowling, playing and coaching soft ball, and he loved Michigan Football.Left to cherish his memory are his companion of 17 years, Betty Sumner; ex-wife, Mary Margaret Whitaker; children, Jeffrey Denison and his wife Darlene of Waterford, Michigan; Colleen Deneau and her husband Mike of Holly, Michigan; Chris Denison of Naples, Florida; sister, Laura Beaubien of Oregon; grandchildren, Matthew, Clay, Tawny, Leslie, Danielle, Paul and Megan; great-grandchildren, Nate, Lyra and Talee Colin.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 10th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Coates Funeral Home in Drayton Plains, Michigan. Interment with military honors will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. Memories and condolences may be left at www.fortmyersmemorial.com.
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