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DENNIS RAY WALTERS

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Dennis Ray Walters, 72, of Conway, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, at his home.

He was born Aug. 29, 1947, in Garner, Kan. to Donald and Mary “Mert’’ (Killion) Walters.

On Nov. 9, 1984, he married Lena Jones.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, David Walters and Larry Walters, and one sister, Diane Anderson.

Dennis was a member of Charity Missionary Baptist Church, and attended faithfully as long as his health permitted. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, and camping.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Lena of the home; three sons, Donald and wife Tamra Walters of Van Buren, Ark.; Justin and wife Kristy Dill of Conway, and Jason Dill of Conway; one daughter, Dennise Meyer of Kansas City, Ks.; three brothers, four sisters, 11 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; other family members and many friends.

Funeral services for Dennis Ray Walters will be held at noon Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, at the Cantlon Otterness & Viets Funeral Home in Buffalo with Elder Rick Jones and Elder Scott Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, under the care and direction of the Cantlon Otterness & Viets Funeral Home of Buffalo. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-noon Saturday at the funeral home. Dinner will be held at the Charity Missionary Baptist Church following the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the K.U. Cancer Medical Center.