Dennis L. "Denny" Telfer's Obituary
Decatur-Dennis L. Telfer Sr., 62, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015 with his family by his side.
Denny was born May 10, 1953 in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Bernard and Doris (Ridge) Telfer. He was previously employed with Agri-Fab Distributor Center and currently working at G&D Integrated. He loved spending time with his family and watching the television. Denny married Penny Moore July 29, 1983. She preceded him in death May 8, 2010.
Denny leaves behind his sons Shane Telfer and wife Melisa and Dennis Telfer Jr., brothers Michael Telfer and Freddie Harpool and wife Dee, sister Sandy Bean, grandchildren Sierra, Aaron, Breanna, Bryson, Miranda, Jamarion, and Lilly.
Denny was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and sister Stephanie Harpool.
Services to celebrate Denny’s life will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home with Pastor Wayne Dunning officiating. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2015 at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
The family of Dennis L. Telfer Sr. is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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