Dennis lived in McCandless. He was a loving father of Jessica (Drew) Early, Tiffany (Dan) Early, Shawn (Christy) Early, Darius Early and Allie Early; brother of Senator Edward M. Early and the late Olive Early DeMino and Jane Early Groom; beloved grandfather of Alexis, Riely, Killian, Sebastian and Karcyn. Dennis was a lifelong locksmith and was the owner of Allen and Co. Locksmith and Safe Experts.