Dennis Michael

Clancy

Dennis Clancy passed away on December 31, 2021, in Harlingen, Texas.  He was born to the late Charles and Marion Clancy in Detroit, Michigan where he was the oldest of five.  The family later moved to Youngstown, Ohio where he graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School and promptly joined the Navy where he served from 1960-1966.  While stationed in Maine, he met his beautiful wife, Bonita in 1962.

Even though he and all his children weren't born in Texas, the Clancy family got here as fast as they could when they finally moved to Harlingen, Texas back in 1976.  So began the Texas Clancys.

Dennis was a member of Elks Lodge 1889 where he was known to have played a card game or two while enjoying his favorite cocktail (whiskey and coke).  He was also a member of The American Legion 0205.

His six years in the U.S. military was just a fraction of the time he dedicated to his country.  Dennis found his passion as a professional truck driver and devoted 35 years to the industry.  A career path he would later pass on to his two sons and together they would contribute to keeping our countries' commerce running day and night.  Dennis received recognition for safe driving as part of the "Million Mile Club."  an achievement he would be recognized for twice prior to retiring.

Lovingly known as Grampie, he was very fond of time spent with his 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.  He was a fan of the Houston Texans and could talk in length about any subject he felt strongly about.   He will always be remembered for his strong character, contagious laugh, and charming wit.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 58 years, Bonita and their three children, Michael Charles, Patrick Kenneth (Elisa), and April Lynn; grandchildren, Clint (Lauren), Myranda (Jordan), Gabriel (Maria), Charles, Michael A. (Clarissa), Kayleigh (Ian), and Mathew; great-grandchildren, Taylor (Anthony), Victoria, Trayce, Camdyn, Vivian, Amelia, Maya, and Mavis; siblings, Robert Clancy (Judy), Diane Kukta, Colleen Ferguson (John), Thomas Clancy (Denise) and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital (StJude.org) in Dennis Clancy's name. Thank you.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, January 13, at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery, 2520 S. Inspiration Road, in Mission, Texas promptly at 10 am.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Trinity Funeral Home, 1002 E. Harrison, Harlingen , Texas