Clarence W. Dennis, Jr., 90, passed away Monday, July 9, 2012, at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital. A native of Terre Haute, In. he was an Army veteran of WWII where he received the Purple Heart. He was a chemical operator who retired after 38 years with B.F. Goodrich. Clarence was the number one St. Louis Cardinals fan and U of K fan. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Catherine (Graf) Dennis. One son, Doug Dennis (Brenda), one daughter, Cathy Elstone (Bob). Two sisters, Mary Myers and Donna Jackson; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. His funeral will be Thursday, 12 noon, at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy, entombment at Louisville Memorial Gardens, West. Visitation will be Wednesday 2pm to 8pm.