Haines City -Dennis L. Waltz , age 62, passed away March 10, 2024, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. He was born on October 11, 1961, in Owensboro, KY. He worked as a Tattoo Artist . He enjoyed drawing, woodworking, glass engraving, tattooing, and traveling. He was preceded in death by his daughter Denise Sutton, grandparents Harry & Zelmna Waltz, Elizabeth Reeves & Jesse Talley and great grandparents Sam & Myrtle Talley and Reynolds & Esther Miller. He is survived by his family that includes his parents Alfred & Wanda (Talley) Waltz of Bartow, sister Kathy Waltz of Bartow, brothers James Waltz (Serena) & Ted Waltz (Arlene) of Bartow, son Tattoo M. Lockheart of Lakeland, step children Stacy Sutton & Steven Shouse, nephews Justin Waltz (Dani), Ryan Waltz (Kayla) & Trevor Waltz (Kassidy), nieces Ashlee Soder (Eddie), Tiffany Haag (Chris) & Autumn King (Justin) and a multitude of great nieces & nephews. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution can be made to the American SIDS Institute. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com