Dennis Webrand

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7 On Sunday, July 10, 2016 Dennis Webrand, of Lakeland, GA finished his race on this Earth and went to be with his Heavenly Father. Dennis was born on July 17, 1952 to Paul and Alleene Webrand. He grew up in Venice, Florida where he graduated from Venice High School in 1970. While in high school he began working in the grocery store industry. He worked for several different grocery store chains before retiring from Harvey's in 2013. He met the love of his life, Renna Meyer, on the beach. They were soon married and remained married for 43 years. His love for his wife, children, grandchildren, and family was evident to anyone who met him. Dennis was actively involved in several civic and Christian organizations. He served in various capacities with the Boy Scouts of America, was former president and member of the Lanier Co. Lions Club, a member of the Leadership Lanier Class of 2004, and former president of the Lakeland United Methodist Men. He served the City of Lakeland as a city council member for 12 years. He organized the muscular dystrophy golf tournament for the J.H. Harvey Company, participated in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, was an active member of the South Georgia Walk to Emmaus community, and was a supporter and volunteer at Evans Memorial Camp. His passion and calling was serving incarcerated men through the Kairos Prison Ministry, to which he devoted countless hours. He is survived by his mother, Alleene Webrand of Sarasota, Fl., his wife, Renna, his children, Jason and Heather Webrand of Lakeland, Andrea and John May of Sparks, and Holly and Clint Browning of Lakeland, grandchildren Hannah and Madison Webrand, Andrew and Matthew May, and Devin, Millie, and Harper Browning, his sisters, Linda Jerry Cummings, of Bradenton, FL and Jane Steve Handra, of Sarasota FL, mother-in-law Betty Meyer, of Lakeland, sister-in-law, Gale Russ May, of Nokomis, Fl, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Webrand and father –in-law, W.A. Meyer. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July, 12 at Music Funeral Services from 5 – 7 p.m. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, July, 13 at Camp Creek Church at 10:00 a.m. with burial following at Westview cemetery in Nashville, GA. In lieu of flowers the family is asking donations be made in his memory to Evans Memorial Camp 1229 N. US Hwy 221 Lakeland, GA 31635 or Georgia State Treasurer Kairos Prison Ministry 105 William D. Evans Court Kathleen, GA 31047.