Dennis L. Decker

Dennis Decker Frankfort"Dennis L. Decker, 64, of Frankfort died Sunday, January 10, 2010 at his home after a long illness. A native of Silver Grove, KY, he was born to the late John and Margie Murphy Decker. Mr. Decker served in the US Navy during the Vietnam era and was a member of the Fort Thomas Fire Department for 23 years retiring as Captain. He served as State Fire Marshall from 1992 to 1996 under former Governor Brereton Jones and later served as Chief of Hazardous Materials in the Fire Marshal�s office until his retirement in 2008. He was a former member of the State Fire Commission. Mr. Decker was president emeritus of the Kentucky Professional Firefighters and also served as secretary and treasurer for 12 years and president for 8 years. He was also very active in the I.A.F.F. During his tenure with K.P.F., he was instrumental in obtaining incentive pay and hazardous duty retirement for Kentucky firefighters. Mr. Decker was a member of Farmdale Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Benita Daniels Decker; children, Randy Decker (Missy), Frankfort, Jason Decker (Kim), Silver Grove, KY, Tiffany Gilbert, Ashley Decker, both of Frankfort; three grandchildren, Jason Decker Jr., Silver Grove, Scott and Charles Decker, Frankfort; and one great grandchild. Services for Mr. Decker will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at Farmdale Baptist Church. Rev. Steve Weaver and Rev. David Rayborn will officiate. Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. On Thursday, there will be a visitation from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with service at 1:00 p.m. at Dobbling Funeral Home, Fort Thomas, KY. Burial with Firefighter Honors will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Southgate, KY. Pallbearers will be members of the Fort Thomas Fire Department. Honorary bearers will be Jason Decker, Randy Decker, Hugh Bowman, Chris Smith, Chris Childers, Joshua Childers, Cory Childers, Steven Whalen and Zack White. Memorial contributions are suggested to Farmdale Baptist Church, 5610 US Hwy. 127S, Frankfort, KY 40601 or Providence Baptist Church Building Fund, 6265 Georgetown Rd., Frankfort, KY 40601. Arrangements are under the direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home LLC and condolences may be shared via the online guest book at www.harrodbrothersfuneralhome.com.

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Dennis L. Decker

January 10, 2010