Loal Dennis Bethel age 50 of Canton, Georgia passed away November 5, 2012 at his residence.
Dennis was a 1980 Graduate of Collinsville High School, Collinsville, IL. He attended The University of Evansville, IN. and also attended the University of Texas. He was a member of the Kennesaw Jaycees and a much loved and admired Coach of many sports.
He is survived by his Wife, Kenette Bethel of Canton, Sons, Dominick Bethel of Atlanta and J.T. Percival of Canton, Daughter, Brittany Percival of Canton. Mother and Step Father, Gailyn and Chuck Dowling of St. Claire County, IL., Father and Step Mother, Dennis and Martha Bethel of Broken Arrow, IL., Sister, Meredith Bethel of Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by his Brother Sean Bethel. Several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins also survive.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 11:00am Friday, November 9, 2012 from The St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Woodstock, Georgia with interment to follow at Cherokee Memorial Park. Father Larry Niese officiating. The Family will receive friends from 4:00pm until 8:00pm Thursday, November 8 at Darby Funeral Home, Canton, Georgia.
In lieu of flowers, donations to be made to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Woodstock, Georgia.
The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
God bless to your family. Saddened to hear this news.
I didn’t know Dennis; only through friends of his on Facebook. They all had wonderful words for him. I wanted to send you condolences and a prayer.
No words can describe the void in my life now that my friend has left this world. I will miss his friendship, the love he showed for his wife and children, his loyalty to his friends, his leadershipfor his work family, his great people skills, his entertaining stories, his zest for life, and the love he had for his heavenly father. Rest in peace, Dennis. I love you.
It saddens us to hear of this terrible news. Your family has been a good friend to our son Ryan. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff Hall & Family
Deeply saddened by the news of your passing. Condolences to your family. CHS ’80
May God comfort your family during this difficult time.
Kenette and family,
I can’t began to tell you how saddened we were to hear about Dennis. I have so many great memories of him at basketball, Atlanta Crane, etc… Such a fun loving gentleman! Will never forget his smile….Please know our prayers are with you all…
Love and Blessings,
Carol and Rick Wilson
Please accept my condolences. May it help you to know soon we want have to worry about losing our loved ones to death, for it will be gone, never to return. Isaiah 25:8 says: “Death will be swallowed up forever.
I grew up with Dennis and Sean, I am very sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry to hear of this sadden news. May God be with you and your family thru these trouble times. Janice Campbell
Deep sadness of the loss of Dennis of this World. He was taken to soon. Thoughts and prayers to his family. We are all lucky for our memories of Dennis. CHS ’80
Our condolences to Kenette and the rest of Dennis’ family and friends. I am blessed to have gotten to know Dennis over the past couple of years. He was a great man, husband and father. He will be greatly missed and loved by all he touched in his life. Being around him made me want to be a better human being. God Bless.
Kennette I wanted you to know that you and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.
Our hearts are broken for the Bethel family. Dennis was a friend but more than that he was like a father to my kids and a brother to me and Dan. We will all miss him so much. A day on Lake Allatoona won’t be the same without him. Love, The Carmichaels
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. May God comfort you in the days ahead.
I can’t express the sadness I felt when I heard about Dennis. My heart breaks for Kenette and the family. Please know I will be praying for you all. Kenette, if I can help in any way please give me a call at 770-540-3002. The world has lost a good man. Thoughts , prayers and tears. Pam
To all the family. Was shocked to hear the news. So sad. Will keep the family in our prayers during this hard time.
Kennette,
You and the family are in our prayers. May God give you comfort. We are here if you need anything.
I knew Dennis through Kenette.
Kennette and I met when we were both divorced and lived in the same neighborhood.
Kennette practically helped raise my two daughters.
Dennis came into Kenette’s life a few years after her first marriage 25 or so years ago and literally lit her life up. A lot of people will say that Dennis was a bright light to any that knew him, I would suggest he was so full of life he was a beacon, a light house, a towering bon fire. He was always positive, uplifting, funny, a master at conversation, a great friend, energetic, I don’t think there was a sport and a fun activity he didn’t try and do well. and one of the most fun people I’ve ever know.
Anytime I was with him he absolutely glowed with pride of what his kids were doing and had accomplished.
That describes him only a little to others. To describe what he was to Kenette can’t really be imagined. A story book romance, a BIG SCREEN LOVE of proportions few of us have.
He will be missed by many and will continue to be loved and remembered by all that knew him.
Nancy and I will always remember him as an light from God.
He will always live on in our hearts and minds.
Ms. Bethel,
So sorry to here of your loss. We will all miss Dennis. You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.
Dear Bethel Family,
Words cannot describe how sad we are to hear about Dennis’s passing. We have always loved you guys and will always remember the fun, fun, fun we all had in our baseball days. Having Dennis as a our coach all those years was always a blast! Kennett, Dominique, Brittany, and JT, I will continue to pray for God’s perfect peace and rest for you during this time of grief. Perhaps reading Psalm 139 may bring comfort to you as the days and weeks pass. Again, I am so sorry for your loss.
Kennette, we are so sorry for your loss. Dennis was a great part of our lives while we lived in Ga. He was a great coach to both of my boys. You and your family are in our thoughts any prayers.
Kevin, Pam, Robbie, Ryan and Rachele
Our deepest sympathies go out to your family.
Kennett, I just heard this morning…my heart is broken for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you! You and Dennis are held special to me in that inner circle of boaters who reamin dear freinds…We share your loss… and will miss him and the joy he brought to us greatly. Whatever I can do to assist you please feel free to call. 786-452-3556
Kennette and Family: We are sad beyond words. We kept saying that surely God has more great work here for our friend, Dennis, before he calls him home. Surely we misunderstood! Please let us be selfish awhile longer and keep him here with us! We have only the best memories of baseball and football, and of all the laughter and good times! We are truly better for having known him! My heart hurts, and we are so very, very sorry for your loss! You and your family are in our prayers….God Bless!
Kandy, Freddy & Zach
Dennis was cool. He was kind, he was a light to others. Even though it has been years since Ive seen him, I have been in touch with him and close friends of his and his light shines through them, It shines through the internet, By gosh, it jumps right out of the screen and MAKES YOU SMILE! HE will be deeply missed by ALL those whom he touched, even for a moment. HE was a great man, brother, son, husband, dad, and friend. Bringing His light to his brother now. May God reward him aptly for all the joy he spread in this life, and grant him peace and eternal happiness in the next. Goodnight Dennis, give Sean a hug for us. and I think Doug Tatz (above) couldnt have said it better!
Sincere condolences for your loss. May God comfort you in the days ahead.
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