On Friday April 21, 2017, Dennis Montgomery stepped through the great gates of Heaven. Born Sept. 14, 1948.
He was preceded in death by his father Elmer F. Montgomery, his beloved infant brother, brothers-in-law, Gene “Dick” Deeds and Robert Goad, and his father and mother-in-law, John I. and Nancy J. Ritter.
Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Retta J. Montgomery; wife of 36 years, Zerita J. Montgomery; children, Ginger (Mark) Aeschlimann, Angel (Roy) Carter, Roger (Kim) Montgomery, and Tiea (Jamie) Bailey; grandchildren, Randi Carter, Jessica Carter, Dominic Aeschlimann, Harlie Montgomery, Joey Bailey, Jordan Montgomery, Ava Aeschlimann, Ray Montgomery, and Dakota Carter; brother, Bobby Montgomery; sisters, Janet Deeds and Elizabeth Goad; brother-in-law, Dennis Sifford; “favorite sister-in-law”, Valorie Sifford; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Dennis was a veteran of the Vietnam War where he earned several awards, including: The National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, and The Rifle Sharpshooter Badge.
Funeral Services were held Tuesday April, 25 at Mullins Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Ramsey and Rev. Craig Strain officiating.
The family will received at the funeral home prior to the service.
The Montgomery family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, VA. www.mullinsfuneralhome.com.
