Mr. Robert Lee Dennis

October 12, 1947 - December 17, 2020

Graveside Service for Mr. Robert Lee Dennis, 73, of Goodwater, will be Monday, December 21, 2020 at 2:00 pm at Macedonia Christian Church Cemetery in Tallassee. Rev. Wayne Cowhick and Rev. David Hooks will be officiating. Honors will be provided by the Alexander City Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 21, 2020 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at Alexander City Independent Methodist Church. Mr. Dennis passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Coosa Valley Baptist Medical Center. He was born on October 12, 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama to Thomas Lee Dennis and Minnie Clara Elkins Dennis. He was an active member of Alexander City Independent Methodist Church. He was a strong Christian man and he loved his church dearly. Robert also loved going to the mountains, gardening, and attending singings. He was a graduate of Auburn University with a music degree. For several years, he served as Band Director in Brewton, before returning to Alexander City and working for the Department of Corrections as a Corrections Officer. Robert was also a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Linda K. Dennis of Goodwater; son, Chris Dennis of Dadeville; brother, Tom Dennis (Linda) of Newnan, GA; brother-in-law, Jimmy Abram (Vickie) of Alexander City; and nieces and nephew, Claire Hale of LaGrange, GA, Leah Liming of Peachtree City, GA, Ricky Abram of Alexander City, Lisa Branch (Dennis) of Peachtree City, GA and Mandy Ezekiel (Matt) of Pace, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Alexander City Independent Methodist Church, 1020 11th Avenue North, Alexander City, AL 35010.