Dennis Ward Shead
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Dennis Ward Shead, 75, of Gap, PA, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, February 16, 2024. He was the husband of the late Irene Greenway Shead who died in 2015. They shared 45 years of marriage together. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late George and Margaret Beese Shead.
Dennis grew up in Philadelphia. He started out working as a welder at Philadelphia Tram Rail for many years before changing profession as a certified nursing assistant. He worked in several local nursing homes including Hickory House of Honey Brook and St. Martha's in Downingtown. He enjoyed going to the YMCA , dancing, and spending time at the senior citizen center teaching them how to knit and crochet. His greatest joy in life was his family which he loved with all his heart. He was a man of God. He was the most loving, caring, giving, selfless person anyone could’ve ever been blessed to have known. He was loved by many.
He was a member of the Faith Community United Methodist Church in Atglen, PA.
He is survived by three children; James Solomon Shead and wife Belinda, Stephanie Leigh Shead and husband Ronald Lee King and Vanessa Beatrice Shead, eight grandchildren; Jessica King, Austen Procyson, Savanah King, Veronica King, Dalten Procyson, Solomon Shead, Layla Edwards and Maximus Shead, five great grandchildren; Dusten Procyson, Bryella Procyson, Journey Jennings, Kayden Procyson and Daimen Procyson and three brothers; Daniel Shead of Philadelphia, George Shead of Arizona and Gary Shead of Philadelphia. He was preceded in death by one brother Richard Shead.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 12:00 noon at the Parkesburg United Methodist Church, 411, W. Main St. Parkesburg, with visitation starting at the church at 11:00 AM.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Maggie and I knew Dennis back when we and Dennis attended the former Bart Mennonite Church, in Bart, Pa.. Please accept our sincere condolences and prayers for the family.
Thank you Mr. Shead
James, Steph and Vanessa, seems like yesterday when your dad and mom brought you into this area and all of our lives. Never will i I forget the tough and sassy Shead attitudes. Over the years as we got to know each other our friendships grew.
I would like to thank your dad & mom for bringing you all into my life as well as our mutual friends. We all were truly blessed to have had the opportunity to meet your father and mother.
May they both watch over you all and continue to guide you in this crazy ass world we live in... Till we meet again, Rest in Peace
Well said Mr Winchester! The
Well said Mr Winchester! The Shead's are a staple in many of our lives and we are all very grateful.
Mr Shead was so calm and soft spoken. Yes, he had a special gift - he could crochet his ass off! He sure will be missed by many.
James, Steph and Vanessa - Have comfort knowing he's w/ your Mama looking over all you wild child's and taking long walks in the sand together ❤
Words cannot express the
Words cannot express the sadness and lost the world is going to feel without this man in our lives! I am deeply saddened for your family's loss I love you all!
Sending Lots of Love
To The Man, The Myth, The Legend, and one of the BEST dancers, I’ve ever known❤️ You will be deeply missed! But your legacy will live on through your children, grandchildren, and great grand children. I’m confident that they will make you proud. You raised three wonderful kids that know the true meaning of FAMILY. Sending my Love to Steph, James, Vanessa , RK and of course my King Girls ❤️❤️❤️ Love ya❤️
Uncle Dennis and the Shead Family
Life without the Shead family would have been vastly different for my family. My mom and Irene Shead(my Aunt Irene) were childhood true bff's. Our families were always together whether in Philly on Hartel Ave, Chuck e Cheese, The ground Round, Wildwood or Oak Creek Campground. Summers together and our early school years together. I can say so much about the Shead family because that's what they and still are family. Uncle Dennis always taught us to swim and dive, and even dance. We had many many meals together and nights in front of a campfire. Uncle Dennis it is sad to see you gone but I always remember in heaven there is no pain only sweet sweet love. Thanks for everything. I love you. To the Shead family much love to you all and know that my family is praying for you. We love you