McMinnville resident and Warren County native Dennis Allen Barks, age 46, was born January 19, 1962 and died July 2, 2008 at Kindred Hospital in Chattanooga, TN following an extended illness. A former employee of McMinnville Manufacturing, and member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of Hubert Barks of Spencer, TN and the late Laura McCormick Barks. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Myra McCormick. In addition to his father, he is survived by two brothers and sister-in-law, Gary Barks of Morrison, TN and Russell and Melissa Barks of McMinnville; sister, Kathy Rankhorn of Morrison TN and several cousins. A graveside service and interment was held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 2008 at Crain Hill Cemetery with George Roberts officiating.