Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Jeffrey Denman Obituary
PIQUA — Jeffrey Duke Denman, 59, formerly of Piqua, more recently of Brownsburg, Indiana, passed away at 5:56 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Richard Banks Burn Center of Eskenazi Health Center of Indianapolis.
He was born January 26, 1961 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne E. Denman; mother, Dorothy D. (Penrod) Denman Winans; and step-father, Richard F. Winans.
Survivors include a sister, Victoria (Will) Gilmore of Cumming, Georgia; a step-sister, Kelly (Michael) Misich of Delaware; several nieces and nephews including Jon Misich, Sophie (Hunter) Heck; and cousins, Greg (Lisa) Winans, Laurie (Joe) Reiser, Andy Winans, and Tim Winans.
Duke was a 1979 graduate of Piqua Central High School where he played basketball, ran cross country, and was a member of the Tecumseh Woods Swim Team. He furthered his education at Bowling Green State University.
He was a United States Air Force veteran from which he retired as a Master Sergeant having been stationed at various locations about the globe during his twenty-five years of service. He was employed at Jet Star Inc. as a fuel tanker driver. He enjoyed fishing, camping, jogging, bicycling and staying abreast with his spiritual convictions.
He will be remembered for his friendship and assisting others. He will be deeply missed by his family and many friends and co-workers.
A service to honor his life will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Keith Gebhart officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery with full military honors being provided by the Veterans Elite Tribute Squad. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Piqua Community Foundation, P. O. Box 226, Piqua, OH 45356 or the Piqua Education Foundation, 215 Looney Rd., Piqua, OH 45356.
Guestbook condolences and expressions of sympathy, to be provided to the family, may be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Denman
3 Entries
Anita
March 13, 2020
R.I.P. sir I did not know you but I prayed for you I am Patriot Guard rider and support veterans & truck drivers . I lost my best friend in a firey truck crash.of 2 semis last yeat other driver was at vault. Prayers to family & friends may God comfort and be with each of you in the future sorry for you lose.✝✝
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in Jeffrey Denman's name
Memorial Events
for Jeffrey Denman
Mar
13
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home - Piqua333 W. High St., Piqua, OH 45356
Mar
14
Funeral services provided by:
Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home - Piqua333 W. High St., Piqua, OH 45356
How to support Jeffrey's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Jeffrey Denman's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
