Dennis James (Denny) Moon, 78, of Corpus Christi, Texas, formerly of Atkinson, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at his home. He was born on April 27, 1948, the son of Donald I. and “Nella” (James) Moon, in Atkinson. He graduated from Atkinson High School in 1966.

Denny is also survived by his wife, Dena of Corpus Christi; sister, Lisa Moon-McPherson of Garland, Texas; three children, Michelle (James “Jim”) Ensley of Kewanee, Bradley Moon of New Jersey, and Jamie (Greg) Moon-Hessey of Maryland; two grandsons, Michael James Ensley of Kewanee, David William Ensley of Kewanee; great-granddaughter, Baylee Ensley, of Kewanee; numerous nieces and nephews; and three stepchildren, all of Texas. He was preceded in death by his father on June 9, 1945, and his mother on May 8, 2022, and two brothers, James Moon on May 24, 2016, and Byron Moon on Dec. 2, 2015.

Denny enlisted in the Marines in 1966, before the government could tell him what to do by drafting him. He served in Vietnam and was a member of the Marine Corp Band. He was discharged in 1970 as a Lance Corporal. After serving his country, he went to work for Morton Buildings. He and his brother started D&B Concrete and worked as a general contractor for Embry Corporation in Texas.

Denny was a Master Mason and life member for Lodge 49, a member of the VFW and American Legion in Corpus Christi.

Denny played the saxophone in many bands throughout his life, starting in the Atkinson High School band and marching band and Henry Street. Denny carried his saxophone everywhere with him and filled in with bands wherever he went.

A Masonic service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at Golnick Family Funeral & Cremation Services in Kewanee. A visitation will follow until 1 p.m., at the funeral home. Military rites will be accorded by the Kewanee Veterans. Burial will take place in National Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas.