Mr. Howard Thomas Dennison, age 83, of Bennington, Indiana, entered this life on March 18, 1943 in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. He was the loving son of Frank and Grace Lee “Gracie” (Noe) Dennison. Howard was raised in Bullitt County and Larue County, Kentucky. He attended school in Guilford, Indiana and earned his GED from Lawrenceburg High School in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Howard was united in marriage on February 27, 1965 to Pamela Kay Baker in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. They shared 49 years of marriage together before Pamela’s passing on August 8, 2014. Howard was a volunteer fireman and EMT, as well as a police officer, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana for several years. He was formerly employed for CTI Company in Fresno, California as a cement truck driver for several years. Howard was a dedicated and valued employee of Rising Star Casino in Rising Sun, Indiana, where he was a current slot technician for over 25 years. Howard had a deep appreciation for the great outdoors and found much happiness in the simple pleasures of life. He was an avid outdoorsman who especially enjoyed hunting, and fishing, where he could appreciate the peace and beauty of nature. Whether it was tending to his garden, working around the house or property, Howard enjoyed staying busy. Howard was a hardworking man who appreciated the value of an honest day’s work and found joy in the things he loved most. Howard passed away at 1:18 p.m., Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood in Edgewood, Kentucky.
Howard is survived by his son, Troy Dennison and his wife, Lorena of East Enterprise, IN; his grandchildren, Amber Dennison and Tyler Dennison; his great-granddaughter, Sophia; his sister, Constance “Connie” Massey of Bennington, IN; and his several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Grace Lee “Gracie” (Noe) Dennison; his wife, Pamela Kay (Baker) Dennison; his half-sister, Florence Hazel (Dennison) Powers Sharp; his half-twin sisters, Ola Forbis and Lola Lamb; and his half-brother, James Dennison.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (EST), Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry Street, Vevay, Indiana 47043.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m.(EST), Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry Street, Vevay, Indiana 47043.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. (CST), Friday, October 30, 2026 at the Pike View Baptist Church Cemetery, 2192 Pikeview Road, Magnolia, Kentucky 42757.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Cards are available at the funeral home or online at www.haskellandmorrison.com