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Memorial Visitation: 4-6 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Dennis E. Pride, age 71, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.
Dennis was born August 14, 1944 in Washington, Indiana, the son of Bruce and Lela Mae (McCrary) Pride. He married Sue Atkinson Jordan on July 9, 2015.
Dennis attended St. Stephen’s Grade School and served as an altar boy at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church. He went on to complete his education and graduated from Flora High School. In his youth, Dennis worked at Holland Truck Stop and International Shoe Company in Flora. He then went to work for Caterpillar in Decatur for 45 years, working his way up to Buyer of Materials. He enjoyed baseball, playing golf, and bowling, and loved animals, having had many pets during the years. Dennis was a great son, father, brother, uncle, and husband, being a role model to all. He wanted to make everyone happy and gave everything he could to those he loved. Dennis will be remembered as a giving man with a big heart!
He is survived by his wife: Sue Pride; mother: Lela Pride; children: Shannon (Craig) Spears and Shonna (Kent) Willette; step-children: Jessica Jordan, Jason Jordan, and William Jordan; 4 grandchildren: Chase and Shea Spears, Landon and Lucas Willette; 7 step-grandchildren: Brittany and Braidyn Jordan, Ashley and Cara Haynes, Emily Seiber, Jennifer and Joslynn Jordan; 2 sisters: Cheryl London and Charlotte Pride; 7 brothers: Kenneth (Linda) Pride, Glen (Glenda) Pride, Jerome Pride, Kevin (Julie) Pride, Arthur “Artie” Pride, Brian (Jodi) Pride, Bradley (Sue) Stanley; along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, maternal grandparents: Kenneth and Anna Mae McCrary, paternal grandparents: Bruce and Georgia Pride, sister: Regina Whitmer, 2 brothers: Michael and Mark Pride, and a step-son: Jerry Jordan II.
A memorial visitation will be held 4-6 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations may be given to Hospice Hearts, 908 E. Main St., Urbana, IL 61802, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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Thoughts and Prayers!
Dennis and worked together for over thirty years at CAT. Knowing Dennis was a pleasure....Dennis was a great person with a heart as big as all outdoors . Thank you Dennis for being a friend to all of us.... You will be missed.
Prayers for family and friends, sorry for your loss.
Dennis and I were friend for many years. We worked together, played softball together, played cards together and laughed together. My heart and prayers go out to Dennis' family! May GOD give you comfort in your time of need.
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Your in my prayers. Call if you need anything. C 618-689-1044, H 618-752-5305
Prayers to the family.
So sorry for your loss. He was a very kind man. He will be missed.
Sue...I am sooo sorry to hear this... thinking of you and praying for you my friend.... much love to you..
Denny, my friend, we spent many good times together at CAT. RIP buddy Charley
So sorry for your loss Prayers to you and all the Family
I had the pleasure of being one of his classroom instructors while he was going through that phase of his life's Caterpillar training. He was very bright, positive and always a gentleman. Rest in peace my friend.
Dennis, old Caterpillar buddy, you will be missed. You were one of the good ones. My condolences to Sue and the family.
Remember all the wonderful memories he left with you.. Prayers to all who loved Dennis.
Brian, your brother sounds like an awesome individual. My condolences to you and your family. May his soul rest in peace.
Shonna, our hearts are grieved with you during this valley of grief you are walking through. I know that God will comfort your heart during this terrible time of pain. All our love, Lance and Christina
I'm sorry to hear about Dennis's passing. I enjoyed working with him. He always had a smile.
I am so sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lela and family. We are so sorry for your loss. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace and strength during this time.
We are sorry for your loss. May God give you peace in the days ahead.
Sorry for your loss Sue. Thinking about you and sending prayers for comfort for you all.
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