Mr. James A. Denson

Mr. James A. Denson

Mr. James Denson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 1, 2016.

Mr. James A. Denson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 29, 2016.  He was born February 15, 1944 in Smithfield Virginia.

He was a life long resident of Smithfield, Virginia until he moved to Hampton, Va. with his niece, Carlotta Allen.

He was preceded in death by his father, Orzell Drummond and his mother, Carrie Drummond.

He leaves to cherish his wonderful memories, his nieces, Mrs. Carlotta Wilkins (Timmie); Shirley Phillips of Newport News, Va., and Jewel Drummond of Hampton, Va.; his nephew, Wilbert Drummond of Newport News, Va., and a host of other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be held 11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel.  A funeral service will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 4, at the funeral home.  Interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
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