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James Edward Denson, Jr. November 2, 1932 - September 29, 2013

Born: Wednesday Nov 2, 1932

Died: Sunday Sep 29, 2013

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James Edward Denson, Jr., 80, of Eden, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 29, 2013, at Hospice Home of Rockingham County in Wentworth.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, October 2, at First Baptist Church of Ridgeway. Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery in Eden, NC.

Mr. Denson was born November 2, 1932 in Petersburg, VA. He was the son of the late James Edward Denson, Sr. and Laura Amos Denson. Mr. Denson was a US Army veteran and a member of First Baptist Church in Ridgeway, VA. He was retired EMT for Rockingham County Emergency Services. He was a 1950 graduate of Petersburg High School in Virginia, attended a 2 year course at Richard Bland College and also attended Campbell University. Mr. Denson was a member of DAV of America and also, a member of the Overlook Cemetery Board of Directors.

He is survived by his daughter, Janice Denson Robinson and husband, David, of Eden; son, David Edward Denson and wife, Tina of Sanford; granddaughter, Hannah Grace Denson of Sanford; best friend / brother, Ralph Emerson; and cousin Lisa Currier of Virginia.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Emogene Crowder Denson; and three sisters, Clara B. Slaughter, H. Frances Wilkes, and Eva Mae Denson.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, PO Box 715, Ridgeway, VA 24148.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
I am so sorry for your loss. i am going to keep all you guys in my prayers. I am Tanya Harris's grandaughter that sat with you guys that night at the church. PRAYERS GOING UP
Bailey McMillan
Emogene and family. What an HONOR to have worked at Rockingham County EMS with J.D. There are tons of funny J.D. moments I will always cherish. May God hold each and every one of you in the tender palm of his hand, and render comfort to each of you that passes all understanding.
Rick Thompson
Janice I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I pray that you will feel the Lord's comforting arms around you. I know how much you loved your dad. He was so lucky to have such a wonderful daughter who took such great care of him until the end. He was very blessed in his life to have had an awesome, wonderful wife, and two children who loved him dearly. I know that your heart is broken, torn, and shattered. Please know that with God's help it will mend some. Please let me know if I can do anything for you. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs and love sweetie. Lynn
Lynn Carter
Prayers and condolences to your family. I write this tonight as a testament to Mr. Denson's dedication and passion. I would add 'heroism' but mr. Denson would probably just say he was doing his job. I wouldnt be writing this tonight if it weren't for his dedication and passion. he pulled me out of a fish pond and administered CPR en route to hospital in 1972. i have a beautiful wife, and two great boys (ages 8 & 9) and we often talk of this incident. I hope to raise my sons to give back to their country and community like Mr. Denson did.
hoke
Prayers and condolences to your family. I write this tonight as a testament to Mr. Denson's dedication and compassion. I would add "heroism" but Mr. Denson would probably just say that he was doing his job. I wouldn't be writing this tonight if it weren't for his dedication and compassion. He pulled me out of a fish pond and administered CPR en route to the hospital in 1972. I have a beautiful wife and 2 boys (ages 8 and 10) and we often talk of this incident. I hope to raise my sons to give back to their country and community like Mr. Denson did. May he rest in peace.
Hoke Flynt
Janice and David James will be missed. I am glad I became a good friend.
Joe Zanetti
So Sorry for your loss. I only new Mr Denson for a short time. A very sweet and kind man. Loved to hear his stories. But I know alot of the fellows that he ran with. We are a close group. We are all feeling the pain of your loss. All our prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless and keep you close. I know he is riding that big Ambulance in the sky.
Paula Belton, MNC,Eden Rescue Squad
To the family, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of James. I come to know him briefly after I experienced the tragedy of losing my daughters. Mr. James was a talker and such a blessing to me. My prayers are with you as you grieve your loss and rejoice Heavens gain.
Kevin London

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