Dennis Leon Wilson, born March 17, 1951 in Nuremberg, Germany, passed away peacefully in his home on February 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.  Dennis's legacy of love, faith, and devotion will live on in the hearts of those he touched.

A celebration of Dennis's life will be held at the River Park Church in Shreveport, LA at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 25, 2025 with Pastor Marcus Briggs and Ransom Ashley officiating.  Burial will follow at 2:00 PM at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 2500 West California Avenue, Ruston, LA under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.  Visitation will be held from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM, Monday, February 24, 2025 at River Park Church.

Dennis was a devoted husband of 53 years, a wonderful loving father, and a loyal friend.  A lifelong OU Sooner fan and an avid Shreveport Bossier Mudbugs Hockey Team fan and booster, Dennis's passion for sports and his family was evident in everything he did. Dennis was a member of The River Park church, attended Open Range Fellowship and his unwavering faith as a Christian guided his life.  He shared his kindness, wisdom, and love with all who knew him.   Dennis was always the first to give of his time and talents for the benefit of others and he always had a kind word for those in need of comfort.   He will be remembered and missed as a true patriot and as a beacon of joy, as his smile lifted all who saw it and it spread joy and love to all those who were lucky enough to have known him.  Doctors, nurses, and providers, from dialysis to specialists, all shared in his strength, his ability to comfort, and his passion to encourage others regardless of his personal circumstances.  He never met a person who was not important and deserving of appreciation.

Dennis is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Sylvia Wilson; his two loving daughters, Dee Dee and her husband Chris Thomas and Dena and her husband Samuel Sanchez; his three beloved grandchildren, Gavin Thomas and his wife Graycen, Kinsley and her husband John Riley Graham, and Jaeger Williams, and his adored great grandson Stetson Thomas, along with a host of family and friends who will forever cherish his memory.

Serving as pall bearers will be Gavin Thomas, Jaeger Williams, John Riley Graham, Randy Holtzclaw, Mark Cantrell, and Ransom Ashley.

Flowers are welcome and may be sent to the River Park Church office in Shreveport, LA located at 3232 E 70th Street.  To leave an online memorial message for the family, please visit www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com