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Charles Dennery Obituary
Jackson
Charles Dennery, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2015, in Jackson, MS. Survivors include his devoted wife of 61 years, Mrs. Georgia Dennery; children, Debra Joiner, Iwanna Barbee, Alex Dennery, Nettie Brown & Andrea Thorn; 9 grandchildren & 8 great-grandchildren.
He was the son of the late Alex & Nettie Dennery, who founded the Rotisserie Restaurant in Jackson, Mississippi (famous for introducing Kumbak sauce). He was also preceded in death by his sister, Elaine Dennery Vetter.
Charles served in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the Philippines. He & his wife Georgia worked together through the years at the Rotisserie Restaurant in Jackson, Mississippi, until its closure in 1970s.
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 24, from 1-2 pm at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church in Clinton, Mississippi, followed by the Funeral Service from 2-3 pm. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park in Jackson, Mississippi.
Memorials may be made to Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, 414 E. College St., Clinton, MS 39056, or to Holy Trinity - St. John the Theologian Orthodox Church, 5725 S. Pear Orchard Rd., Jackson, MS 39211.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Dennery
September 3, 2015
May you find comfort from God
Sophia & Gayland Cox
August 26, 2015
Dear Dennery Family,
We were so sadden by Mr. Charles falling asleep, but he is with The Lord now. May his memory be eternal! Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Liz (Trotter) Barham
August 25, 2015
Dearest Georgia and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have such fond memories and will cherish them always. My mom worked at the Rotisserie in the 60's.
May the Lord be with you and your family during this difficult time.
August 24, 2015
Dearest Georgia and Family,
In your bereavement we express our sympathy at the falling asleep of Charles. Cherish your memories throughout the years. May his memory be eternal and may each of you enjoy a long life with God's boundless gifts.
Very sincerely yours,
Lambryne and Angela Angelo
Ellie Hales
August 24, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss.
Ginger Brownlee
August 24, 2015
Andrea, Jim and family;
Our prayers are with you as you go through this loss of the Dennery patriarch. We are so thankful that you allowed us to be a part of your family and provide care for your father, if even for a short time. May God wrap His eternally loving arms around you and hold you in comfort in the coming days.
Merry Heart Personal Care
Sandra Hogue
August 24, 2015
Our prayers and love are for the entire Dennery family. Love Larry and Sandra Hogue
Wayne and Mary Johnson
August 24, 2015
Iwanna, so sorry for your loss. Wayne and I will be praying for you at this difficult time. May your heart be easy knowing he is now at peace and with the lord.
August 24, 2015
I am sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61: 1 ,2)
Lisa Brown
August 24, 2015
All my love and prayers for this beautiful family today.
Lynn and Sharon Thibodeaux
August 24, 2015
Mrs. Dennery, Nettie and Family, We are saddened to learn of Mr. Dennery's death. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
james Murray
August 24, 2015
Our prayers are with you. I best remember him saving me from drowning.
Janet and Chris Grillis
August 24, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Dennery family at this time. May his memory be eternal.
John and Toula McCarty
August 23, 2015
Dear Georgia and family
We were saddened to learn of Charles's death. We regret not being able to attend the funeral service, but our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With our deepest sympathy, John and Toula McCarty
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