Dennis Lee Todd, 67, of Independence, MO, passed away on July 9, 2019 in Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 12th at Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, 1823 N. Blue Mills Rd, Independence, MO 64058. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6th in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO.
Dennis was born April 18, 1952, in Kansas City, MO, to William and Edith Todd. He attended and graduated from Van Horn High School in Independence. He married Janalee Wilson on April 17, 1980 in Kansas City. Dennis worked as a tool and die grinder at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant for 33 years, retiring in 2015. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the Army as an infantry man and jumpmaster. Dennis was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor device, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was an avid lover of music and a talented musician.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Michael and Donald Todd.
He is survived by his wife, Janalee Todd of the home; his sons: Victor Hentzen of Lee’s Summit, MO, Lt. Colonel Douglas and Morayma Todd of Land O Lakes, FL, and Daniel and Elizabeth Todd of Independence; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and multiple nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the team at Research Medical Center for their support and treatment of Dennis.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem, Independence, MO 816-796-8600