Dennis Michael Reading

Dennis Michael Reading, age 79, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, passed away on March 9, 2026, at Washington Regional Hospital in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Born in Siloam Springs on August 22, 1946, to Paul and Christene Provost Reading, he grew up in the community that would remain his lifelong home. In 1979, he married the love of his life, Mary Lee Stanley, in Miami, Oklahoma.

Dennis proudly served in the United States Navy before joining the Siloam Springs Fire Department, where he worked as a firefighter until his retirement. A devoted Razorback fan, he loved watching all Arkansas sports and found his greatest joy in the company of his three grandchildren. In his later years, he cherished quiet afternoons sitting outside in the shade, visiting with his neighbors.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Christene Provost Reading, and his father, Samuel Paul Reading. Dennis is survived by his wife, Mary Reading of Siloam Springs; his daughter, Kendra Etherton of Rogers; his son, Casey Odle, and significant other, Hannah, of Siloam Springs; three grandchildren, Chandler Etherton and fiancé Dakota of Bentonville, Kenny Odle and fiancé Kira of Baxter Springs, and Kadie Odle and significant other Noah Beyers of Siloam Springs; his sister, Sherry Gray of Siloam Springs; and many other family members and friends.