Darrell Dennis Obituary (1945

Darrell L. Dennis, 72, of Washburn, passed away Friday June 8, 2018, 6:25 am at OSF ST. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Cremation rites have been accorded. No services are planned. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donors' choice. Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home, Washburn, is in charge of arrangements. Darrell was born November 17, 1945 in Washburn, IL to Asa and Hazel (Calvert) Dennis. He married Tsuyako Yamaguchi on July 12, 1968 at the American Embassy in Japan. She survives in Washburn. Also surviving are his children, Howard (Sue) Dennis, of McNabb, and Susanna (Keith) Barth, of Washburn, four grandchildren, Michael Dennis, Karissa Barth, Kandace Barth and Keaton Barth, one brother, Cecil Dennis, of Henry and one sister, Doris Spears, of Missouri. His parents and two sisters, preceded him in death. Darrell graduated from Low Point-Washburn High School. He had served his country in the United Sates Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Church of Christ, Metamora. Darrell graduated from Mid-West Barber College, Peoria and was a barber for many years. This was when he gained the nickname of "Rusty Razor". He was also employed at ESK and later called Washington Mills, steel mills, Hennepin. He loved to carve with a chainsaw and a pocket knife. He loved anything outdoors, fishing, traveling and taxidermy.