Harry C. Denune, 90, a resident of Lake City, FL died early Tuesday morning, April 16, 2013 at the V.A. Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. He was born in Columbus, Ohio and lived in Springfield, Ohio, prior to moving to Lake City in 1990. He was the son of the late Linn Lafayette Denune and Barbara "Thomson" Denune. He graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in accounting. He served in the US Army from 1943-1946. He owned and operated Dixie Distributing Co., which sold Harley Davidson motorcycle parts, for the past 62 years. He was also a tree farmer. Mr. Denune enjoyed dancing, flea markets, and auctions.
He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Audrey S. Bullard; daughter, Annesa Denune, St. Augustine, FL; 3 stepchildren,
Chris A. Bullard (Tammy), Elizabeth Bullard (Frank) both of Lake City, FL and Marilee Birchfield, Grove City, OH;
granddaughter, Hannah Lauer, St. Augustine, FL and 4
step grandsons, Luke McArdle, Thomas, Benjamin, and Collin Bullard, Lake City, FL. Also surviving is a brother, John B. Denune (Georgia), Granville, OH; a sister, Margaret Jeffers, Worthington, OH; several nieces and nephews; and a long time friend and loyal employee, Helen Coil.
Visitation and funeral services will be held at the First Advent Christian Church, Hwy 47 and McFarlane Ave., on Friday, April 19th. Visitation will be from 1-2 PM with funeral services following at 2 PM. Reverend Fred Gaylard will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations be made to Florida Sheriff Youth Ranches Inc., P.O. Box 2000, Boys Ranch, Florida 32064
GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 South U.S. Hwy 441, Lake City, Florida 32025, (386) 752-1954. Please leave words of comfort for the family at www.gatewayforestlawn.com