Dennis Russell Perez passed away on July 19, 2019, at home peacefully in his sleep.

Dennis was born, March 20, 1955, in Los Angeles, California to Norman and Evelyn Perez.

He grew up in North Hollywood, California. Dennis enlisted into the United States Air Force and served his country honorably for 24 years. Upon retiring from the Air Force, Major Dennis Perez continued to serve with his country working for the Department of Defense for 22 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents Norman and Evelyn Perez and his sister Lynn Perez.

Mr. Perez is survived by his children, Elizabeth Ketcham (Jeff), Jeffrey Perez (Julie), Nicholas Perez (Leslie), and Lara Smith (Luke). He loved his children and his 9 grandchildren. He is also survived by Julie Perez, his Uncle Walt Perez, Nephew Craig Perez, extended family, and many friends.

Visitation will begin at 10:00am until the Funeral Mass at 11:00am Friday, July 26, 2019, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 100 Daniel Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL 32562.

A funeral cortege will depart Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, 2276 Airport Blvd., Pensacola, FL promptly at 1:00pm Thursday, August 15, 2019 for Barrancas National Cemetery (Shelter B) where a committal service will begin at 1:.30pm.