Dennis C. McClung

Dennis Carroll McClung ( age 77) passed away on July 31, 2024 after a brave and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born in Perryton, Texas on Dec. 4, 1946 to Carroll R. and Frances M. (Fausset) McClung. He grew up in Perryton where he started working in his Dad's grocery store at a young age. He graduated from Perryton High School in 1965 and attended West Texas St. Univ in Canyon for one year. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served from Jan. 1967 to Jan.1971 serving at Lackland in San Antonio, TX, Lowry in Denver, CO. and Vandenberg in Lompoc, CA. He was very proud of his service to our country. After his discharge, he returned to the Denver / Littleton area where he lived for the rest of his life. 

He had a strong work ethic and worked for the Pennzoil Co. for 31 years, as well as Home Depot for 16 years, missing only a few days in all those years due to illness. He always enjoyed helping his customers and interacting with coworkers. He always believed in giving an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay. 

Dennis had a strong faith in God and was active in many activities in churches over the years including being a Cadet counselor and Sunday School teacher for many years.

He was married to Marcia F. Dykman in Churchill, Montana on June 7th, 1974; they recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. They enjoyed camping and taking road trips together with their kids and later by themselves, especially visiting historical sites and researching the genealogy of his family, their last trip was to Texas to Sept.of 2022 where he visited the graves of his grand, great and great great grandparents. Some of his favorite trips were to South Africa, Holland, Maui, Branson and many other places. They enjoyed taking annual fall trips to the mountains to see the fall color changes and would go to different locations each week, they also enjoyed antiquing and there was rarely an antique store they passed by. He enjoyed watching all of the local pro sports teams particularly the Broncos and Avalanche. He especially liked to golf and fish and had a special way with animals. He loved being BaPop to his grandchildren. 

Dennis is survived by his wife Marcia, children; Clinton McClung (Margie) of Seattle, WA.,Craig McClung of Brisbane, Australia; Kristie (Tony) Mendralla of Black Forest, CO; Curt (Jaime) McClung of Aurora CO; his beloved grandkids Fyona and Trentyn, as well as by his sister, Billie Jean (Jim) Riggs of Booker, Texas. He will be dearly missed by loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of long-time friends. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter Debbie and parents Carroll & Frances McClung.

Services will be held at Mission Hills Church with burial at Fort Logan National Cemetery. 

Per his request to provide a service dog for a Wounded Warrior memorials may be given to:

Canine Companions 

124 Rancho Del Oro Dr,

Oceanside CA. 92057

or you can donate online at www.Canine.org

Memory/honor Dennis McClung and please specify it is for a service dog for a Wounded Warrior.