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13, 1950 - Jan. 18, 2010SOUTH BEND - Dennis R. "Red" Fuson, 59, of South Bend, passed away after a brief illness at 9 a.m. on Monday, January 18, 2010, in his motel room at the Wooden Indian Motel in South Bend, IN. Mr. Fuson was born December 13, 1950, in South Bend, IN. He has two surviving sisters, Lucinda "Cindy" Yates and Becky Smyers, both of South Bend. He was preceded in death by his adoptive parents. He is survived by his close and dear friend, Richard Nichols of South Bend, IN. Dennis was a laborer in the R.V. industry in Elkhart, IN, for many years. He graduated with the class of 1969 from Cassopolis High School. Dennis has left behind a host of many friends from his "Class of 1969" who remember and cherish his memories. "When I come to the end of my journey and I travel my last weary mile, just forget if you can, that I ever frowned and only remember the smile. Forget unkind words I have spoken; Remember some good I have done. Forget that I ever had heartache, and remember I've had loads of fun. Forget that I've stumbled and blundered, and sometimes fell by the way. Remember I have fought some hard battles and won, ere the close of the day. Then forget to grieve for my going. I would not have you sad for a day." A memorial service will take place at Hanley & Sons "Southwest Chapel" Funeral Home, located at West Ireland Road/SR #23, South Bend, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 7, 2010. Friends may visit with the family one hour prior to the memorial service. The HANLEY and Sons "Southwest Chapel" Funeral Home handled arrangements and services and extends its deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to the Fuson family and friends.