Active Pallbearers
Today we are sad we have lost a man that if he had his own theme
song, it would be Michael Jackson “I’m Bad”
Oh yeah, he was a cusser and a cutter, but if you got to his heart he
would melt like butter
Everybody knows “Mr. John” the yard man; he’s cut many yards on
both sides of the tracks and if you ever rode him around you know
it’s a fact.
He had two rides that everybody knew, his lawnmower and scooter
chair and to Harvey’s he was going to get there, for his two dozen
eggs and a loaf of bread and all the meat he didn’t need to eat
Granddaddy loved to eat, but don’t forget his sweet tea, he wasn’t
worried about what you had in the bag or what was on the plate, a
sip of sweet tea put a smile on his face
His smile would light up a room and charm your heart, oh dear Lord
this is so hard for us to part
Granddaddy was tough on the outside and sweet on the inside, and
not holding on to his past but what he gave us in his last we are so
blessed to have had him…he was a gift, he was a treat and now it’s
up to all of us to “Be Sweet”
We love you Daddy, We love you Granddaddy, We love you bae
boy, rest in peace
By: Shonda Dunlap
Cavanaugh Williams
Dwan Williams
Shane Denning
Kendrick Denning
Clyde Johnson
Travis Denning
John L. Denning, Jr.
Terrance Denning
Honorary Pallbearers
For
John Henry Denning
Son-in-laws
Flower Attendants
Granddaughters
Acknowledgement
The family of the late John Henry Denning
acknowledges with gratitude the many acts and
kindness shown during the loss of our loved one. Your
expression and evidence of love are greatly appreciated.
The Family
Interment
Denton Cemetery
Denton, GA
Repast
Bethel A.M.E. Church Social Hall
Denton, GA
Sunrise
Sunset
May 5, 1930
April 1, 2015
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
1:00 P.M.
Sears Street Church of God By Faith
908 Sears Street * Douglas, GA 31533
Ruling Elder H. N. Turner – Pastor
Bishop Richard Denning-Eulogist
Obituary
We would like to pause to pay tribute to the life and
memory of John Henry Denning. He was born May
5, 1930 in Montgomery County to the late Ressie and
Victory Denning. He departed this earthly life on
April 1, 2015.
Order of Service
Processional
Final Glimpse
Selection…………………………………………………Choir
John worked as a farmer for many years and later in
life he worked on the railroad. He and his brother
traveled back and forth to Denton. He finally met his
wife, Larnell Moore Denning and together they had
nine children. He began to work in puck wood and
later in life he and his wife worked at Swift and
Company in Douglas, Georgia from where he retired
in 1993.
John was preceded in death by his wife, two sons,
John L. Denning and John Henry Denning, Jr.; one
daughter-in-law, Carrie Denning; two brothers and
four sisters.
He is survived by seven children; Rosetta (Frankie)
Williams of Denton, GA, Richard (Cindy) Denning
of Douglas, GA, Christopher Denning of Douglas,
GA, Christine (Earnest) Taylor of Douglas, GA,
Annin (Joey) McMillian of Denton, GA, Robin
Denning and Bobby Denning of Hazlehurst, GA; one
ex-daughter-in-law, Louise Denning; 26
grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and four greatgreat grandchildren; two brothers, one sister and a
host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Prayer…………………………...........Bishop Richard Denning
Scripture Reading
Old Testament………………………..Pastor Twanna Bennett
New Testament……………………...Apostle Johnny Watkins
Solo………………………………………..Pastor Willie Carter
Reflections………………………….Anyone Desiring to Speak
(Please Limit to Two Minutes)
Silent Reading of Obituary…………………………Soft Music
Solo………………….......................Kentaiwon Carter Durham
Eulogy…………..……………………Bishop Richard Denning
Acknowledgement…….………………Harrell’s Funeral Home
Recessional