James Edgar Denney was born December 13, 1945, and departed this life April 19, 2023, reaching the age of 77 years. He was the son of the late Willie and Grace (Catron) Denney.

He is survived by: four children, David James Denney, Sherry Savage (Jamie Matthews), LeAnna West (Brian Carrender), and Justin West ; six grandchildren, Marissa Bell, Jessie Matthews, Dustin Savage, Raylee Carrender, Taylor Oakley and Dalton Oakley. He is also survived by: three siblings, Tim Denney, Kenny Denny, and Jean Kempton; along with a host of family and friends who mourn his passing.

In addition to his parents, Willie and Grace Denney, he was preceded in death by: his wife, Connie Abbott Denney; one daughter, Melissa West; six siblings, Russell Denney, David "Junior" Denney, Robert Denney, Alice Meredith, Georgia Diane Hill, and Ina Sue Denney.

The family will have be having a private service.

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements