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Obituary for Dennis B. Wickes

Dennis B.  Wickes
Dennis B. Wickes, 78, of Salem, died Saturday, August 11, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Joseph and Regina Wickes. He was a graduate of Roanoke Catholic High School and Columbia Technical Institute in Washington, D.C. He proudly served for six years in the U.S. Army. Dennis was an avid handball player and coordinator of many handball tournaments over the years which included The Commonwealth Games. Forty years of his working career was spent at Sunnyside Awning Company. He spent much time researching the forefathers of this great country and the Civil War, always marveling at the cost, wisdom and bravery that it took to found and form our nation.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 43 years, Brenda R. Wickes; daughters, Tonya Conner (Todd) and Talia Jennelle (Mason); grandchildren, Peyton Conner, Hannah-Kate Conner and Keller Barton; sister, Sharon Glenn (Jimmy); brother, Joseph Wickes (Joan); nephews, Douglas Glenn (Tiffany) and David Glenn (Tereza); and nieces, Janice Frankford (Mark) and Jennifer Osman (Peter).

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 1 PM at Rosalind Hills Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Elmore officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers the family suggest a donation be made in his memory to Rosalind Hills Baptist Church 2712 Brandon Ave. Roanoke, VA 24015. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.

I have fought the good fight,
I have finished the race,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7
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