Dennis D. Erwin, a former Henryettan, died Jan. 15, 2018 in Joplin, Missouri at the age of 74
He was born March 25, 1943 in Van Buren, Arkansas to the late Harvey Erwin and Sybil Hicks Erwin. He attended school in Henryetta.
Dennis moved to Joplin from Pittsburg, Kansas. He attended the University of Oklahoma, where he played tennis. Dennis was owner and operator of Sugar Creek Designs for over 20 years, retiring in 2000. He was a former Eagle Scout; past member of the Joplin Chamber of Commerce, Joplin Rotary Club and member of the Missouri National Guard. Dennis married Jayne Burks 55 years ago in Henrietta. She survives at the home.
Additional survivors include his son, David Erwin, Joplin; granddaughter, Madison; a sister, Janie Johnson, Joplin and a brother, Phillip Erwin, Joplin.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary in Joplin.