Dennis Clary

Dennis Clary, 86, of Henderson, KY, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Deaconess Henderson Hospital.

Dennis was born on June 16, 1939, to the late Enoch and Margaret Clary. Dennis served his community of Henderson County as Sheriff for 20 years from 1986 to 2006. Before being elected as sheriff, he served as deputy sheriff for 10 years. Dennis also worked for 16 years for Greyhound Bus Company. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. Dennis was a 51-year member of the Henderson Mason Lodge #958 and was a 35-year member of the Shriners, as well as a member of the Elks Lodge.

In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his wife of 24 years, Linda Clary; son, Jeff Clary; sister, Marla Vinson; granddaughter, Brittney Jewell; and daughter-in-law, Misty Clary.

Dennis is survived by his children, Todd Clary of Henderson, KY, and Stacey Bailey of Kuttawa, KY; brother, Randy Clary (Linda) of Henderson, KY; 5 grandchildren, Jessica, Amanda, Chelsae, Taylor, and Lexi; and 9 great-grandchildren. He adored his neighbors, who would check on him from time to time: Bill and Konneta Baize, and Brandon, Bethany, Bennett, and Brigham Lingerfelt.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Henderson, KY.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 9:00 AM until 1:30 PM at Tomblinson Funeral Home, Henderson Chapel.

Pallbearers will be Jeremy Black, Eric Harmon, Lynn Ligon, Don Stapleton, Darrell Clary, and Doug Newman.