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Dennis COGLE Obituary
Dennis was born June 2, 1920, in Petersburg, Va. Following high school and early work experiences, he spent nearly four years in Europe as a member of the Army Signal Corps during World War II.
When he returned from military service, Dennis enrolled at the College of William and Mary. He received a BA degree in Accounting and, later, an MBA from the College.
Dennis retired in 1986 after 28 years as an administrator at the College of William and Mary, serving as Director of Personnel, Director of Budget and Finance, and Assistant Vice President for Business Affairs.
Dennis' great love was singing. He was a soloist and singer in the College of William and Mary Choir and in the Williamsburg Baptist Church Choir. He performed for many years for Colonial Williamsburg events. He sang in the Williamsburg Choral Guild and the Dukes of Gloucester barbershop group.
Dennis served in many leadership positions in the Williamsburg Baptist Church, and with community organizations in Williamsburg, including the Williamsburg Community Hospital Auxiliary, the Rita Walsh Adult Skills Program, the German Club, and the St. Andrew Society. He managed the AARP Tax preparer program at the Williamsburg Regional Library for several years after retirement. He was a 12 gallon blood donor for the Red Cross.
Dennis is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jean; and his two daughters and their husbands, Patty and Andy Ballentine of Williamsburg, Debbie and Mike Lamb of Ashburn, Va.; and four grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 20, at the Williamsburg Baptist Church on Richmond Road followed by a reception. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, Dennis asked that memorial donations may be made to The Williamsburg Baptist Church, 227 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185; or to the College of William and Mary for Financial Aid, P.O. Box 1693, Williamsburg 23187-8779. Indicate "in memory of Dennis Cogle." View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Judy Nightengale Fuqua
June 21, 2010
Dear Mrs. Cogle,
I was so very sad to learn of Mr. Cogle's passing. He was such a Gentleman and it was always my pleasure to be in his company. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today and always. He will truly be missed by all who knew him.
Fondly,
Judy Nightengale Fuqua
Commissioner of the Rvenue
City of Williamsburg
Brenda Broner
June 19, 2010
I wish to express my condolences of the loss of your beloved husband and
father, Dennis. I pray that your strength and loving memories of your beloved one will aid you in this ordeal, Mrs. Cogle and dear family.
Remember, our Heavenly Father is there for you and yours in your time of sorrow; just call on Him in prayer when you are at your lowest end, my friends. God is there for you of that have no doubt. Hebrew 13:5, related by the apostle Paul of our Father,"...I will by no means leave you nor by any means forsake you." I hope you recieve encouragement from that verse,dear family.
Christian Love,
June 19, 2010
Jean,
I was so sorry to hear of Dennis' death. He will be missed by all who knew him. I will always remember his beautiful singing voice in the choir at Williamsburg Baptist Church. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Robin Bentley Ward
Suffolk, VA
Joyce Wright
June 18, 2010
Sincere condolences to Dennis' family. I recall vividly his dedicated service as a choir member and soloist at 2nd Baptist in Petersburg long ago. I pray that God will comfort each of you during this time of separation. It's only for a little while.
A cousin ~
June 18, 2010
Jean, Patty, Debbie, & Co.,
Melissa and I were truly saddened to hear of Dennis' passing. He was a wonderful friend to us and our children each summer at Pawleys Island and we'll miss him terribly. A true Southern Gentleman! May God's peace be with each one of you during this
difficult time.
Love, John ,Melissa, Richard & Liza
Sherry Bentley Turpin
June 18, 2010
Jean,
I have so many fond memories of your family, from babysittinhg your children to singing in the choir with Dennis at church. His life has been one of love and kindness to others and he will be missed by many, many people. I am sorry I will not be able to be there on Sunday to celebrate his life with all of you. Much love to you and family.
Sherry Bentley Turpin
Portsmouth, Virginia
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