Dennis Eugene Magley

February 13, 1948 - October 27, 2021

Dennis Eugene Magley, age 73, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, passed away October 27, 2021. He passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side. Dennis was born February 13, 1948, in LaPorte, Indiana and was a lifelong resident, until recently moving to Tennessee in September to be with his family. Dennis was a high school graduate of LPHS and a proud US Army veteran having served in the Vietnam war 1967-1970, then honorably discharged into the US Army Reserves until 1973. He was an avid horse lover and could often be found at the County Fairgrounds training trotter horses for harness racing. Dennis had a fondness for antiques and his family’s history. He was a member of the La Porte Falcons Club where he spent many hours cooking the local favorites. Dennis is survived by his brother, Homer Magley Jr. (Mary) of Elizabethton, TN, sister Joann Fabritz of Bolingbrook, IL, niece Christine Magley and nephew Nick Magley (Kenna), also of Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Nellie Magley, of LaPorte. Dennis will be given full military honors and interred at the Mountain Home National Cemetery in Johnson City, TN. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to your preferred military organization in honor of Dennis. Online condolences may be shared with the family on our website, www.tetrickfuneralhome.com Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton is honored to serve the Magley family. Office 423-542-2232, service information line, 423-543-4917.