WALNUT HILL — Dennis Ray Braddy, 89, of Walnut Hill, Illinois, passed away at 7:45 pm June 28, 2023, at Nature Trail Health Care Center in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

He was born February 22, 1934, in Jefferson County, Illinois to the late Harvey and Alta (Lloyd) Braddy. Dennis married Marlene (Herron) Braddy on September 8, 1956, in Cravat, Illinois. They have celebrated nearly 67 years of marriage.

In addition to his beloved wife, Dennis is survived by his son, David Braddy and wife, Marsha of Lake Ozark, Missouri; daughter, Kathy Lynn Braddy of Mount Vernon; granddaughters, Monica Jones and husband, Landon of Copley, Ohio and Amanda Goltz and husband, Jeremiah of Bunker Hill, Illinois; great-grandchildren, Luke Jones, Matthew Jones, Piper Goltz, David Goltz, and Parker Goltz; brother, Larry Braddy and wife, Linda of Walnut Hill; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his brothers, Wilney, Kenneth, Stanley, Vernon, Gene, Donald, and Melvin Braddy. Dennis attended First Baptist Church of Woodlawn.

He was a member of the American Legion and a Charter Member of the WWII Museum. Dennis was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be deeply missed.

A Visitation will be held Sunday, July 2, 2023, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. A Funeral Service will begin at 1:00 pm with Pastor Alan Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. Full Military Honors will be conducted at the cemetery by the American Legion Post #141.

Memorials may be made in Dennis’ honor to Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.