Abraham S. Dennis

Abraham S. Dennis, 86, of Valdosta, died on Monday, December 6, 2004, after a lengthy illness. Born in Valdosta to the late Sam and Sophie Dennis, he had been a lifelong resident of this area. Mr. Dennis, a 1936 graduate of Valdosta High School, served in the U.S. Air Force during WW II, and then worked in the family business, Dennis Family Food Store; he was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. Mr. Dennis was a 4th degree knight in the Knights of Columbus and was a charter member of Father John Kennedy Council 4913 here in Valdosta and was the life-long treasurer of this council. He was a member of the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Blanche N. Dennis of Valdosta; three daughters and a son in law, Marcia L. Klevickis, of Sarasota, FL, Yvonne & Rodney Moore of Lilburn, and Jeanne M. Dennis of North Fulton County; a son and daughter in law, James A. & Ellen Dennis of Alpharetta; five grandchildren, Ashley & Matt Moore, of Lilburn, Carley, Morgan & Kendall Dennis, of Alpharetta; and a brother, David Dennis of Valdosta. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by a sister, Mary Dennis.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 8, 2004 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Father John O’Brien and Father Marvin LeFrois will officiate. Burial will follow at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens. A Rosary prayer service will be held on Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. at St. John. The family will receive friends at the church following the Rosary until 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. John Building Fund or the Knights of Columbus, Father John Kennedy Council 4913. Condolences may be made online at www.mclanefuneralservices.com Carson McLane Funeral Home.



Funeral Home:
Carson McLane Funeral Home
2215 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
US 31602