Charles Edward Denney

DENNEY Charles Edward Denney, 76, of London OH, formerly of Grove City, OH, made peace with this world on Sunday, 21 December 2008. Born 23 July 1932 in Columbus, OH, he was the only child of Edward C. Denney and Lucille V. (Bissinger) Denney, who preceded him in death. He was a proud member of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving from 1952-1954 during the Korean Conflict. He was employed by Capitol Manufacturing Co., Columbus/West Jefferson, OH for 39 1/2 years. He is best remembered locally for his avid sports interests-his car racing years in the late 50's-60's at Columbus Motor Speedway and other area tracks - his love of boating from the Ohio River days to his Lake Erie "excursions"-his love of the outdoors - fishing and hunting; his years of bowling in various leagues throughout Columbus; and, most of all, his love of archery - both prior and after his health issues - for his love for the sport and the enthusiasm he inspired on the youth, as well as adults, of archery and the wisdom and guidance he tended to give fellow archers/hunters to promote the sport of bowhunting. Chuck was a most proud lifetime member of the Claylick Bowhunters; Ross County Bowhunters; Ohio Bowhunters' Assn (#1448); and the Ohio Society of Traditional Archers. Mr. Denney is preceded in death by his first wife Darlene Fae (Crawford) Denney, as well as his parents and grandparents. He is survived by his wife and caregiver, Linda Rae (Chadwell) Denney; daughter, Janet D. Bolin; sons, Michael D. (Connie) Denney, Charles E. (Anita) Denney; and Jeffrey A. (Jamie) Denney; and step-son, Chad W. (Amie) Frush; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Roberta Jean (Hammond) Graham, Everett, PA: 4 brothers-in-law and their families; cousin, Betty (Clark) Hill, Columbus, OH; numerous nieces and nephews throughout OH, PA, and KY with Linda (John) Weist, Everett, PA down to Cassady Ruth Chadwell, Columbus, OH; and his "Sweet Thing"-Flora Chadwell, 98 years of age, Grandmom and "Aunt" Connie Carmack in Englewood, FL. Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday, 28 December 2008, at the First Presbyterian Church, 211 Garfield Ave., London, OH with a memorial service held at 11 a.m. Monday, 29 December 2008. The service will be preceded by an hour of visitation. Services will be conducted by Mr. Gary Conley of the Christian Bowhunters of America. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery with a USMC Color guard. In lieu of flowers, Chuck would like to request that donations be made to the following: OSTA Youth Bow Program, c/o Paul Knisley, 6799 Old Tarlton Rd, Circleville, OH 43113; or Bow Education c/o Ohio Bowhunters' Assn, c/o Cheryl Leffman, Pres., 17958 Miles Rs SE, Newark, OH 43055; Mark Twain Lake Disabled Deer Hunt, c/o Bob Kendrick, 24 Griffith CR, Monroe City, MO 63456. Services are under the direction of the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, London. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com. Chuck asks that all "remember me with smiles and laughter" for that is how I will remember you: and if you cannot do that, do not remember me at all." Enjoy life to the fullest!