Dennis H. Durrant, age 68, Mini Ranch Trail, Harpersfield Twp., died Saturday evening at the UH-Geneva Medical Center following an extended illness.

He was born March 25, 1949 in New Lyme Twp., the son of Harold & June (Bradley) Durrant and lived all of his life in this area.  Dennis retired from the ride maintenance department at Geauga Lake.  He also owned his own carnival for 21 years.  He was a member of the Outdoor Amusement Business Assoc.  He loved watching the Cleveland Indians and he would only drive Ford vehicles.  His grandchildren were his greatest joy.  Dennis was “all around handyman”.

Survivors include his wife, Pamela (Spacht) Durrant, a son,  Michael H. (Ruthann) Durrant of Harpersfield Twp. & Andrea R. Durrant of Jerusalem, Israel, a step-daughter, Stacey R. (William) Morrow of Canonsburg, PA, two grandsons, Evan W. & Bryson G. Morrow and a niece, Tracy (James) Snyder of Austinburg Twp.

His parents and a brother, David preceded him in death.

Memorial services will be held Saturday at 11:00 A. M. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 89 E. Satin St., Jefferson, with the Rev. Fred Grimm officiating.  No visitation will be observed.  Burial will be at a later date in Brownville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family, in care of Pamela Durrant, 2074 Mini Ranch Trail, Geneva, OH  44041, envelopes will also be at the church.

The Fleming & Billman Funeral Homes and staff, Jefferson, Ashtabula & Geneva are honored to serve the Dennis Durrant family.  Visit fleming-billman.com to view obituary, express condolence, send flowers or light a candle.

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