DR. JAMES ALOYSIUS DENNIS
Announcement on behalf of the Dennis and Simmons Families
With saddened hearts, we announce that Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, Evangelist Dr. James Aloysius Dennis – originally from Monrovia, Liberia - transitioned (passed away) from this life to Life Eternal with Jesus Christ his Savior. This event occurred the day after Thanksgiving - on Friday, November 25, 2016, at Pruitt Healthcare & Hospice Center of Lilburn, Georgia, USA. after a battle with Final-Stage CHF.
He leaves to cherish his wonderful memories his darling wife, “Sweetie” - Evangelist Josephine Simmons Dennis; their children (spouse) – Philip Aaron (Tawana), Patience Younger, James, Keri, Samuel, Natalie, Aolani Lorraine, and Joshua Abraham-Teeweh Dennis; Grandchildren – Phylesia, Alyssa, Christian, Victor, and Joseph; his brothers (their spouses) – William “Allen” (Tonya) Dennis, Christopher A. (Louise) Dennis, Leroy (Hannah) Dennis, MacFarland Arthur (Love) Dennis, Burgess (Paulina) Dennis; his sisters (their spouses) – Euphemia J. (Theophilus) Massaquoi, Gloria Dennis, & Gladys Goodridge-Dennis; his Godmother Erma Taylor; nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives from the Shaw, Taylor, Bruce, Harris, Williams, et al families, and friends and acquaintances, including his neighbors from Paynesville, Liberia and Lawrenceville, Georgia, and co-workers at Gwinnett County Public Schools, with emphasis on Meadow Creek High School.
Dr. J. Aloysius Dennis was pre-deceased by his parents, William Henry Dennis, Sr. & Beatrice Brown-Dennis, & his brothers Albert, Lawrence, and Alphonso Dennis.
Dr. Dennis was a staunch member of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church, where he received his Diploma of Evangelism. He will be missed greatly by many, but welcomed strongly by the heavenly hosts!
Please keep the Family in your prayers.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS & Services Dec. 15-17, 2016
Wake Keeping:
Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. Eastern Time
Gregory B. Levett & Sons
Gwinnett Chapel
914 Scenic Hwy
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
770-338-5558
Funeral Service
Friday, December 16, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time
Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church
182 Hunter Street
Norcross, GA 30071
770-448-5475
Remembering Dr. Dennis – Reflections & Fellowship
Saturday, December 17, 2016
ICF – International Christian Fellowship
Interment:
Broadlawn Memorial Gardens
5979 New Bethany Road
Buford, GA 30518
770-945-7651
Contacts
The Home of Dr. & Mrs. J. A. Dennis … 678-878-2302
Pastor Bill Harris (ICF) 678-984-9551
Ms. Gloria Dennis 678-878-1250
Mr. Philip Dennis (JTJ Towing - ATL) 404-438-7392
Mrs. Euphemia J Dennis-Massaquoi 770-294-9239
Mr. William “Allen” Dennis 770-713-3030
Mr. Alfred E. Shaw, III 615-473-0275
Mr. Percy Williams 678-697-9951
Mrs. Geide-De Williams 678-677-3590
Mrs. Saundra Berry-Hall 706-594-6255
Nearby Hotels:
Courtyard by Marriott (Norcross) 770-263-7644
Hilton Atlanta (Norcross) 770-447-4747
Hampton Inn (Lawrenceville) 678-407-0018
Comfort Inn and Suites (Norcross) 770-662-8175
Airport:
Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport (ATL) -
Additional Information:
*In response to the numerous inquiries regarding deposit information for donations, for those unable to attend the general meeting on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 6:00 P.M., please see below:
A/C # 334048167142 / Bank of America / Account Name: Euphemia J. Dennis
Please call or text Euphemia at 770-294-9239 or ‘Lani at 678-349-4048 for proper credit to be given and documented. Thanks.
\*UPDATED 12/07/2016*
