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John Denny Obituary
Mr. Denny, age 77, died at his residence in Benton Village, Seneca SC on Sunday, February 25, 2007. He was born January 15, 1930 in Russell County, VA to Vaught Stuart Denny and Martha Ellen Snead Denny. He was a long-time resident of Charlotte and a member of Dilworth United Methodist Church.
John moved to Charlotte in January 1955 and worked for Soule Steel for 10 years. He then went into business with his brother doing structural steel detailing for SteelFab, Southern Steel, and others until 1992. He also worked briefly for Duke Power in the 1970's. He retired from CadVantage, a company he started, in 2006. He served in the Navy aboard the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1948 to 1952. John married Lois Loraine Conner of Shawsville, VA on March 3, 1956. Loraine passed away on August 21, 1990.
John was preceded in death by his parents, wife, infant daughter Mollie Laird Denny, and brother David William Denny.
He is survived by his son, Stuart Wayne Denny and wife, Alison Ann Mott Denny of Melbourne, FL; daughter, Denise Glenn Denny McDonald and husband, Keith Paul McDonald of Seneca, SC; granddaughters, Jessica Marie Denny and Amanda Nicole Denny of Palm Bay, FL; grandsons, Ryan Paul McDonald and Conner Thomas McDonald of Seneca, SC; sister, Karen Warner Denny of Roanoke, VA; brothers, Garland Bram Denny and wife, Margaret Anne of Monroe, NC; Charles Edward Denny and wife, Sandy of Salem, VA and numerous nieces and nephews and good friends.
Johnny enjoyed NC State ball games, NASCAR races and Final Four Basketball games with his family and friends. He was a long-time member of the Oasis Shriners and Wagoneers. He was also a member of the East Gate Lodge.
The family will receive friends Thursday, March 1st from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hankins & Whittington Dilworth Chapel, 1111 East Blvd. Funeral Services will be held at Dilworth United Methodist Church, Terry Chapel, 605 East Blvd, Friday March 2nd at 10 a.m. with burial to follow at Sharon Memorial Park Mausoleum. The Rev. Benjamin Devoid and Rev. Elizabeth A. Williamson officiating.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, 222 South Church St., Ste. 336M, Charlotte, NC 28202.
Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington, Dilworth Chapel, 1111 East Blvd. Online at www.hankinsandwhittington.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Denny
Art Whitaker
February 22, 2025
John was such a good friend. Thanks for the memories
Ronnie McCurry
February 23, 2008
Damn Stuart, I miss him so much and well as you. I very seldom go to the Cobber now, but when I do I always think about John and what a great man he was. He wil be greatly missed.
Charles Denny, Jr.
March 3, 2007
The services were very organized with many flowers. God bless everyone and the family.
jill barnette
March 2, 2007
Stuart and Denise,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. I remember him as such a kind, nice man. My sympathy goes out to your entire family. God bless you.
Jill Barnette
Dallas Hudson
March 1, 2007
To the family of John:
We are truly saddened by the passing of John. He has been a true friend of both of us since I first met him in the early sixties in Dilworth. We are unable to visit with you tonight and want you to know how deeply sorry we are for your loss.
Dallas&Kathleen Hudson
Ralph Thomas
March 1, 2007
Stu:
Sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. If there's anything I can do let me know
Tony McHugh
March 1, 2007
I met John at lunch in Las Vegas 7 years ago. Due to his genuine interest in people and his friends in particular, he passed my business card to a friend of his. That friend is now a valued employee and friend of mine. The Denny family should be proud.
THERESA WEBB
March 1, 2007
SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS. I REMEMBER JOHN WHEN HE WORK WITH STEELFAB MANY YEAR AGO. GREAT MAN WAS FUNNY TO.HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW. KNOW PAIN ANYMORE JUST HAPPY TIME NOW.
Bryant & Sandy Tucker
March 1, 2007
Denise,
I was sorry to hear of your Dad's death.I met John and his brother Garland,when I first came to Charlotte in 1984,and became friends
to them both.I also had John in cardiac re-hab following my by-pass surgery in 1994,and had a few lunches together thru the years.May John rest in peace.Our thoughts are with you, and your family.
David Sessoms
February 28, 2007
I met John at the Press Box a dozen or so years ago. We enjoyed some good conversations together and usually a good laugh as well. I will miss and always remember my good friend.
Art Whitaker
February 28, 2007
John was a good friend of mine. I met him at the Press Box and he was a genuinely nice man. He kept us entertained with his stories and was always fun to be around. He connected me with my current job and I will always be grateful. One of his greatest finishing lines was "and I was in the Navy". My memories of this and other stories will always bring a smile to me and his friends and will keep him in our memories for a long time. God bless you John, you will be missed-Art Whitaker
John Taylor
February 28, 2007
I first met John when I purchased Cadvantage and considered him to be a good friend. I will miss the conversations we had and our time together at various steel conferences. May he rest in peace in the hands of God.
Tammy Little
February 28, 2007
Denise,
I am thinking of you, Stuart and your families and I am sorry for what you all are having to go through. Naturally, I had a great respect for your father and I have a lot of fun memories too! I hope he and your Mom are experiencing a great reunion!
Fred Crawford
February 28, 2007
I enjoyed many good times talking with your father. I went to the Press Box in Charlotte for many years , always enjoyed seeing him there. We talked construction stuff, knew many of the same folks.
Very sorry for your loss.
Alan Frazier
February 28, 2007
Denise:
I will miss John and I have great memories of him growing up. You will definitely be in my thoughts. I am sorry I cannot make it to the services, but if you need anything just call.
Denise Mills
February 28, 2007
Mt father used to be good friends with your dad. My dad was Lee Jones and he owned the Hule. I remember your dad hanging out there. I lost my dad almost 7 years ago. You do get over it but you won't ever forget them.
Frieda Murphy
February 28, 2007
I have many memories of lunch at Andy and Greg's with your Dad. We had lots of fun and will miss him greatly. He loved his family very much and you all were important to him. Frieda Murphy
David Staten
February 28, 2007
I was sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers go out to your family.
Bill and ChiChi Tourtellot
February 28, 2007
Denise,
Bill and I were saddened to hear of your Dad's death. Bill has memories of many good talks at lunch, with your Dad, at The Cupboard and other of their favorite restaurants in Charlotte. Our thoughts are with you, and your family.
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