William Dennis Jr

Reflections of Life
As the hands of the clock continued to move on April 19, 2024, at 4:15 P.M., the Lord looked down and decided it was time for another servant to come home and rest in his arms. William closed his eyes and transitioned from life on earth to his everlasting home with the Lord and left his earthly pains behind.
William McKinley Dennis, Jr. was born on August 31, 1922, in Fruitland, Tennessee. William was known around town and across the United States as "Kent" which is what people called him most of his life. He was the son of the late William McKinley Dennis, Sr. and the late Frankie Ballentine Dennis.
At an early age his family moved to Humboldt. He attended elementary and high school at Stigall. Additional education was gained in the trade area by attending the Hub City Body and Fender Trade School in Jackson, Tennessee. He also attended and graduated from the Jackson Barber's school. William was married to the late Mary Delois Fly Dennis, and they had one daughter, and they named her Phyllis. He had one grandson Christopher and two great-grandchildren, Chelsea and Ethan.
Life for William did not go untouched by Uncle Sam. Service to his country was with the U.S. Army in World War Il. William's tour of duty was spent in the South Pacific. He was stationed in Japan and the Philippine Islands. His decorations and citations were a Bronze Star, World War Il Victory Ribbon, the American AP heater Ribbons, and the Bronze Service Star. After returning from the Army, he started working at the Martin Marietta Company in Milan Tennessee where he was employed for 42 years before retiring.
William's spiritual journey started at the Jones Grove CME Methodist Church off the old Gibson Wells Road. As a young adult he and his wife joined the Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. William was a member of the Usher Board for years and served on the Culinary Committee because he had a love for cooking. Even in his mature senior life he continued to support the church wherever and when he could. William had a special gift in life and that was being a jack of all trades: Excellent Cook, Carpenter, Gardner, Mechanic, Plumber, Barber, and an Arts and Craftsman. He specialized in designing and making floral center pieces from driftwood. His work not only touched Tennessee, but you can find it in Michigan, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana and California. His favorite pastime was working in his yard and garden.
Left to cherish his memories: His aughter, Phyllis Jackson Elliott of Humboldt, TN; Grandson Christopher (Lucreshia) Jackson, Great-Grandson Ethan Jackson all of Houston, TX; Great-Granddaughter Chelesa Jackson o! Clarksville, TN; Step Grandchildren Joshua Smith of Memphis, TN and Breeyona Utley of Jonesboro, AR; Nieces, JoAnn (Thomas) Williams of Sacramento, CA, Barbara (John) Borner of Jackson TN; Jackie Lee of Dallas, TX, Linda Clark of Los Angeles, CA, Nephews, Charles and David Clark of Joliet, IL; Special Cousins, Peggy Wise, Peoria, IL; Lewis Harrison, Muskegon, MI; his devoted caregivers, Ella Ruth Carr, Joseph Walker Wilson and Bridgett Carr Hill all of Humboldt, TN, and a host of relatives and friends.
"For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept thefaith; In the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing".
2 Timothy 4:6-8