Obituaries

Dennis Paul Showalter, II, 46, passed away on March 24, 2026. He was born in Madison Heights, Michigan, and later made his home in Jasper, Tennessee, where he built a life centered around his family and community. Dennis was a devoted husband to his wife, Valerie Showalter, with whom he shared 26 happy years of marriage, and a proud father to his three sons, Dennis, Michael, and Landen Showalter.

His family was the most important part of his life, and he was deeply committed to providing for them and supporting them in everything they did. He worked as the store general manager at CVS Pharmacy in Jasper, where he was known for his strong work ethic, leadership and reliability.

In addition to his career, Dennis also served his community as a volunteer firefighter with the Jasper Fire Department, demonstrating his willingness to help others and put others before himself. Dennis was a passionate football fan who loved supporting his local teams, Marion County and Sewanee, and was a loyal fan of the Detroit Lions. Dennis will be remembered for his dedication to his family, his service to his community, and the steady presence he provided to those around him. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Dennis was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ray Fults; grandmother, Wanda Layne; grandparents, Lucile and Elmer Showalter; father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Marilyn Ralston; uncle, Michael Fults; and cousin, Blake Fults.

Dennis is survived by his father, Dennis Showalter; mother, Sue Fults; wife, Valerie Showalter; sons, Dennis, Michael, and Landen Showalter; sister, Sarah Showalter; brother, Jerry (Melissa) Blazer; uncle, Chris “Boot” Layne; brothers-in-law, Larry (Pam) Jabtecki, Nick (Lynette) Jabtecki; and many other, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visitation is on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm CST and on Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm CST at Tate Funeral Home in Jasper, Tennessee.

Funeral services are on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 1:00 pm CST in the Chapel of Tate Funeral Home in Jasper, Tennessee with Pastor Greg Steele officiating.

Dennis will be entombed on Sunday March 29, 2026, at Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens in Jasper, Tennessee immediately following the funeral service.

Pallbearers are Jason Turner, Jim McKee, Brian Hatfield, Rudy Honea, Marty Webster, and Nick Steele. Honorary pallbearer is Paul West.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, Tennessee 37347, 423-942-9500.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tatefh.com.