Dennis Dwayne Murdy, 70, of East Peoria, passed away at his residence at 7:40pm Friday, January 28, 2022.

He was born September 5, 1951 in West Plains, MO to Dale and Dolly Abney Murdy.  He married Kathleen Son in East Peoria on June 10, 1972.  She survives.

Also surviving is two children, Tammy (Jack) Rossman, and Johnathon Murdy; three grandchildren, Adam, Benjamin, and Ginger; three great-grandchildren, Solomon, Talia, and Hudson; and one brother, Keith "Kit" Murdy.  He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Edward Murdy.

Dennis at the age of 15 worked as the youngest journeyman carpenter in the Peoria area for over 10 years.  He later worked at Caterpillar Inc. for accumulative of 30 years overall before retiring. During the 80's Dennis left Caterpillar for a period of years before returning and had his own business, M&M Constructors, in Boerne Texas.

He was a member of Pentecostals of Peoria.  He loved wood working, riding his Harley Davidson, fishing, long road trips traveling the country, playing his guitar, and helping others.  He was a true American patriot that loved God and country.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7pm Thursday, February 10 ^th at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington.  His funeral service will be at 11am Friday, February 11, 2022 at the funeral home with Pastor Jeffrey Lashley officiating.  Burial will be in Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Morton.  Lunch will be served at the American Legion Post 100 in Washington following services.

Memorial donations may also be made to The Pentecostals of Peoria if preferred in lieu of flowers.