Dennis Luckinbill

Dennis Roy Luckinbill, son of the late Lyle and Edith Melissa (Ober) Luckinbill, Sr., was born July 14, 1944 in Bloomfield, Nebraska. In 1962, Dennis entered the United States Army and served his country faithfully through the Vietnam War. He had attained the rank of Sergeant First Class and retired in 1982 after 20 years of honorable service. He earned several awards and commendations; some of which include: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with Four Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster, Driver and Mechanic Badge, Four Overseas Service Bars, Good Conduct Medal Fifth Award, Army service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon Second Award, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon-2, and Expert Rifle M-16; On August 2, 1967, Dennis was united in marriage to Alma Yeavene Maguire in Stillwell, Oklahoma. They shared many wonderful years of marriage together until Alma’s passing in 2000. After retiring from the military, Dennis worked for J.B. Hunt, Meeks, High Brothers, and S&H Farm Supply. He was a hardworking man and took great pride in taking care of his family. In his spare time, Dennis enjoyed working on anything mechanical, piddling on his farm, guns and especially he loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. They were his pride and joy and enjoyed every moment he could spend with them. Dennis passed away at 5:47 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2013 in the Harry S Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Missouri having attained the age of 68 years, 8 months and 22 days. He will be sadly missed by all those that knew and loved him. ennis leaves to cherish his memory two children: Verna I. Clark of Dixon, MO, and Danny Medley of Flemington, MO; five siblings: Janice Luckinbill Kriesch (Nelson) of Norfolk, NE, Ella Luckinbill Lahm of High Ridge, MO, Phyllis Luckinbill Kirk of St. Clair, MO, Carol Luckinbill Wilson of St. Clair, MO and Lyle Luckinbill, Jr. of Bloomfield, NE; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, Dennis was preceded in death by two children: David Leroy Cahill and Delores Jane Medley; and one sister: Agnes Roberts. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory with Rev. Thomas Smith officiating. Violinist Jedidiah Smith played “In the Garden”, “In the Sweet By and By” and “Near the Cross”. The songs “Grandpa” and “I Want to Stroll Over Heaven With You” were played. Serving as escorts were Danny Clark, Chris Kirk, Lennie Lahm, Matt Wilson, Chris Tinder and Lyle Luckinbill. Serving as honorary escorts were Ralph Maguire, Robert Maguire and Weston Lee Williams. Burial with military honors followed in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery. Military honors were provided by the United States Army of Fort Leonard Wood. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Dennis Luckinbill and may be left at the funeral home.

Dennis Luckinbill

July 14, 1944 - April 5, 2013