Dennis Gene Byington age 54, a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away suddenly Saturday, July 21, 2012.

He retired from Quebecor after 27 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his father: Bruce Byington, maternal grandparents: Joe and Lucille Bowery, paternal grandparents: Winifred and Leota Byington, several aunts and uncles.

Dennis leaves his wife of 32 years, Donna Byington, daughter: Lindsay (William) Dmitriev. Beloved granddaughter: Rylee Dmitriev, mother: Betty Byington. Brothers: Larry (Darlene) Byington, Gary (Michaela) Byington. Father and mother-in-law: Charles and Maxine Richards, Sisters-in-law: Debbie (David) Ward, Kim (Franky) Knight, Stephanie (David) Bailey, Brother-in-law: Bryan (Linda) Richards and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the family will be Tuesday, July 24, 2012 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Colboch-Price Funeral Home with funeral services to follow at 8:00 with Pastor John Seymour officiating. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Hawkins County Memorial Gardens.

Friends and family may call anytime at the home of his mother, Mrs. Betty Byington.