In 1978, Dennis graduated Marmaduke High School.
On November 24, 1984, Dennis married Sheila Maurice Dollins. Sheila is the youngest daughter of Gaylin and Nancy Dollins.
Together they have two children:
Tanner Dollins, born July 16, 1989 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Tanner graduated from Greene County Tech High School in Paragould, AR in 2007 and is now attending ASU.
Kaylin Sherrie, born March 23, 1995 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Kaylin is attending Green County Tech.