On March 22, 2020, H. Stanley Dennis, Jr., loving husband, brother, dad, and granddad passed away at the age of 87. He was born June 1, 1932 in Deming, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace Stanley Dennis, Sr. and Mary Ellen Dennis; and his infant son, Michael Stanley Dennis.

He grew up in Deming, he graduated from Deming High School and New Mexico State University, June 1955 with a B.S. in Biology. He then served in the U.S. Army as 1st Lieutenant 1955-1957. He moved to Oklahoma and worked 10 years with Mobil Oil before joining New York Life Insurance Company, April 1, 1969. He pursued graduate studies, and later attained his CLU certificate retiring after 40 years. He was loyal and dedicated to his clients of which many became long time personal friends.

He was a passionate season ticket fan of OU Sooner Football and Tulsa Drillers Baseball for many years. He enjoyed all spectator sports, loved fishing; and was passionate about music and the arts, enjoying season tickets to Symphony and PAC.

He is survived by Mary, his loving wife of 17 years; his sister Carol Paynter (Ron) of Las Cruces, New Mexico; his daughters, Deborah Laws (Tom) of Silver City, New Mexico; Sharon Higdon of Los Alamos, New Mexico; and Jeanette Davis (Donovan) of Austin, Texas. He leaves 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; and nieces, Debbie Sweem and Kim Norvell.

Deep appreciation and sincere gratitude to Dr. Jay Fu, Dr. Sanjeev Trehan, Saint Francis Hospital staff and University Village Rehab staff for their compassion and exceptional care.

A private service will be held. Donations in his memory can be made to www.kidneyfund.org < http://www.kidneyfund.org > or www.heart.org < http://www.heart.org >.

Moore's Southlawn Funeral Home (918) 663-2233