BENTON — Dennis Leo Hefner, 69, passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at his home.
Dennis’ wishes were to be cremated.
Memorial celebration of life services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, in Leffler Funeral Home of Benton. Burial will be in Logan Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by the Benton American Legion Post 280, Benton VFW Post 2671, and the U.S. Army National Guard. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Dennis was born on May 10, 1946, in Benton, the son of Leo Hefner and Irene (Miner) Hefner.
Dennis was a bit broker and started one of the first bit companies in Southern Illinois. During his life he also worked in telephone construction and was an over the road truck driver.
He enjoyed fishing, gardening and spending time with his family and friends. Through his bountiful garden that he grew each year, he would give away and share vegetables with his family and friends.
Dennis was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
He attended the Logan Church of God with his mother.
Dennis is survived by two aunts, Ramona Miner Toms of Logan; Ruby Hefner King of Mount Vernon; and numerous cousins.
Those cousins especially close to Dennis include Brenda Hutchcraft and husband, Gary, Lonnie Conner, Brian Hutchcraft, Mike Hutchcraft and Rickie Mace.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Irene (Miner) Hefner; paternal grandparents, Wilson and Nora (Williams) Hefner; maternal grandparents, Lee and Golden Meacham Miner.
To leave online condolences to the family or to share memories of Dennis, visit www.lpfuneral home.com.
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