Guy Eugene Dennings, 84, of Covington, died June 23, 2008, at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy.

He was born March 21, 1924, in St. Marys, to John Howard and Nina Seiferd Dennings. On Oct. 18, 1947, he married Marilyn Lampert, who survives.

Other survivors are, three sons, Grant, West Milton, Greg (Carol), New Bremen, and Guy R. (Heidi), St. Marys; two daughters, Gail Peterson, Piqua, and Gwen (Bob) Staton, New Bremen; a brother Ralph (Dorothy), St. Marys; a sister, Lucille Eversman, Kettering; a sister-in-law, Nancy Dennings, St. Marys; and 13 grandchildren.

Deceased are two brothers, Frank and John; five sisters, Dorothy Williams, Lilly Mae Zerkel, Martha Springer, Treola Hammond and Jane Steiger.

He was a member of St. Teresa of the Infant Jesus Catholic Church, Covington, where he served as past president of the parish council and also served as an usher, and was a member of the American Legion and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, both in Covington. A graduate of Memorial High School in 1942, he served with the U.S. Marines from 1943-1946.

He was cremated and a Memorial Mass is 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. James Simons officiating.

There are no calling hours.

Contributions can be made to the Upper Valley Medical Center Foundation, Troy.

Condolences can be left at www.jacksonfuneralhomes.com.

Pearson-Jackson Funeral Home, Covington, was in charge of arrangements.