Joseph Franklin "Joe" Dennison

Joseph "Joe" Franklin Dennison, 75, of Hampton formerly of Orion, died March 31, 2012 surrounded by his loving family at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Kirk, Huggins & Esterdahl Funeral Home, Ltd. 1301-4th Street, Orion. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Western Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Joe was born on September 20, 1936 in Jacksonville, Illinois to Samuel F. & Pearl U. Souza Dennison. He married Mary DeShane on May 10, 1958 in Rock Island, Illinois.
Joe was employed by International Harvester retiring from Case IH after 28 ½ years. He loved tractors and attending Antique Tractor Shows and was a member of the Edwards River Antique Engine Association. Above all he enjoyed time with his family, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Joe is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary
Children Randy (Cassandra) Dennison Muscatine, Iowa
RoxAnn (Ted) Richards Silvis, Illinois
Marty (Joey) Roberts Osco, Illinois
Peggy (Andy) Mason Hampton, Illinois
10 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren
Joe was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Howard & Millie Mason and Karen Darnell for their love, care and support.
Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahl.com.