Dennis Paul Walters, 68 years young of Excelsior Springs, MO, graduated to his Heavenly home on Jan. 16, 2022.

Dennis was born on Oct. 3, 1953, in Ozark, MO. Better known as Papa D, he fiercely loved Jesus and his family with his whole heart. He could always be heard whistling, making his famous Saturday morning breakfasts, ready to give you a fireball from the stash in his pocket, armed with a corny dad joke and giving you a silly nickname.

He loved big and was always there to help. He loved mowing his lawn (and everyone else’s), and riding around town on his moped.

He took pride in serving his church, his country, and served his family best of all. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, one brother and one sister.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Walters; son, Timothy Walters (Regina); daughter, Mayvis Walters; daughter, Niki Howard (Dalinuel); daughter, Stacy Sykes (Jarrett); son, Eric McKown (Nena); daughter, Christa Olvera (Jguadalupe); daughter, Jessica Shockley (Spencer); son, Josiah Walters (Alecia); daughter, Lydia Shannon (Miles); 23 grandkids; eight great-grandkids with one on the way; four brothers; and three sisters.

He will be greatly missed, but the heritage of Papa D will live on through his family.

Services at Crescent Lake Christian Center will be held on Jan. 29, 2022. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations for the family can be made through Crescent Lake Christian Center.