Leroy Victor Dennis, age 84, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Loving father of Ricky Leroy (Susan) Dennis, Pamela Lynn Dennis, Scott (Beverly) Dennis, Jeff (Renee) Dennis, Kelly Ann O’nions, Sandy Jo Dennis and the late Randy Joe Dennis. Cherished grandfather of 16 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 19 great-grandchildren. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings and his parents. Leroy was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and worked many years for Ford Motor Company. Leroy will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Memorial Visitation to be held Monday, July 24th, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service at 7:00 p.m at Smits – Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, Illinois, 60475. For more information, please call (708) 755-6100 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com.