Mr. James Robert "Fatty" Dennison

Mr. James Robert "Fatty" Dennison obituary, Mammoth Cave, KY

Mr. James Robert "Fatty" Dennison

James Dennison Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chism Family Funeral Home - Vine Grove on Feb. 10, 2026.
James Robert " Fatty" Dennison, 59, of Mammoth Cave, KY passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the Hosparus Inpatient Care Center, Louisville, KY.

Mr. Dennison was an avid fisherman, construction worker, and jack of all trades.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie & Lola Dennison; two sisters, Mary Cotton and Doris Anderson; one brother, Ray Dennison; and a niece, Lola Kinser.

Survivors include four children, Scott (Breanna) Dennison of Wasilla, AK, Michael Dennison of Vincennes, IN, Jessica (Caleb) Dixon of Mamouth Cave, KY, Courtney Dennison (Brett) of Mamouth Cave, KY; six grandchildren, Riley, Aiden, Willa, Aspin, Havannah, Michael Jr; five siblings, Paul (Janice) Dennison on Myrtle beach, SC, Maria (Bill) Waugh of Irvington, KY, Bonnie (Larry) Riggs of Webster, KY, Nina Dennison of Corydon, IN, Sandy (Rick) Mann of Corydon, IN; and a host of extended family & friends.

Cremation was chosen by the family.

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