Horace Dennis Obituary (1931

The Life of Horace Dennis, Sr., (Big Dude) was called home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2017 in Bridgeport Hospital. He was born on April 25, 1931 to the late Eliza Jane Adams and Ira Dennis, Sr. He attended school in Iva, SC before joining the Army, where he served from 1951-1953, in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1953. Horace retired from The Producto Machine Company after serving over 40 years. He met the love of his life, Jacqueline Anna Amos (Jackie), and was united in holy matrimony on February 4, 1956, in Bridgeport, CT. From this union they were blessed with two loving children, Elizabeth (Libby) Dennis-Billups and Horace Dennis, Jr. Horace Sr. and Jackie were married for over 61 years. At a young age he attended Wilson Creek First Baptist Church in Iva, SC. He became a member of First Baptist Church in Stratford, CT where he re-dedicated his life to Christ. He served as a Deacon, as well as, a member of the Trustee Board, Mens Fellowship, Prison Ministry, Pantry Ministry, Mens Choir and Prospect House. He would often visit the sick and shut-in in the community. Horace was an avid bowler, bowling in many leagues from Fairfield to Stratford. Left to cherish his memories are, two children, Elizabeth (Libby) Dennis-Billups and Horace Dennis, Jr.; three sisters, Etrulia Russell of Bridgeport, CT, Lillian (Sister) Heard and Diane Martin of Anderson, SC; four brothers, Lawrence (Barbara) Dennis of Jonesboro, GA, Morris (Geneva) Dennis, Anzie Dennis and Albert Dennis of Anderson, SC; sister-in-law, Majorie Dennis of Stratford, CT; brothers-in-law, Boris Hanks of Anderson, SC, Dewey (Gloria) Amos of Tampa, FL; three granddaughters, Tia and Tierney Billups and Samoan Davis; one great-granddaughter, Saia Pride and two great-grandsons, Jace Atwater and Joel Yethirajam. He is predeceased by his parents, two brothers, Ira Dennis, Jr. and Rev. Douglas E. Dennis, and one sister, Minister Lellia Mae (Dot) Hanks. He will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. To know him was to LOVE him. SERVICES Calling Hours Friday, May 12, 2017 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM First Baptist Church of Stratford 1301 Stratford Ave Stratford, Connecticut 06615 Funeral Friday, May 12, 2017 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM First Baptist Church of Stratford 1301 Stratford Ave Stratford, Connecticut 06615