Douglas Paul Dennis Sr.

Douglas Paul Dennis Sr. passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2022, at the age of 56.

He was born in Parkersburg, WV to Betty Jo and Pearl Leon Dennis; and spent his life in Parkersburg with his wife and children.

Doug was a member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. He was an alumnus of Parkersburg High School and West Virginia University at Parkersburg, and worked at Kraton up until his passing.

Doug enjoyed spending time with his family and watching his children play sports. He was heavily involved in everything they did and previously coached Tri-C baseball, soccer, and football along with AAU basketball. He spent his free time with family and watching his Georgia Bulldogs play every Saturday with his dog Gus.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Vicki Joe Gheen.

Surviving include his wife, Mary Margaret Dennis; three sons, Carson Matthew, Douglas Paul Jr., and Jacob Christopher; one daughter, Hannah Marie; one brother, Rev. James Leon (Myra) Dennis; one sister, Saundra Jean (Jack) Watkins; close nephew, Patrick (Vicki) Gheen; longtime friend Mark Mckinnis and several nieces and nephews.

He was a loving friend, son, brother, husband, and father and is missed dearly.

A funeral mass will be conducted 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 13, 2023, at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 2500 Dudley Avenue, Parkersburg, WV, with Celebrant, Most Reverend Stephen Vallelonga officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Ritchie County Humane Society , 2220 Pullman Road, Harrisville, WV 26362.