SMSgt, James Phillip Denney, 79
CAMDEN - SMSgt, James Phillip Denney died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
He was born September 20, 1944, in Jabaz, Kentucky to the late Walter Denney and Josie Gadberry Denney.
Following graduation from high school James enlisted into the United States Air Force. While stationed at Dover AFB, he met his wife, Petra. As a flight engineer on the C5 and C130 aircraft he flew multiple missions throughout the world. He was a very decorated Air Force Veteran, having received numerous medals and serving in the Vietnam War. He retired after 21 years from the Air Force in 1986 and started working for commercial airlines at Dover AFB, Evergreen, and Atlas airlines to mention a few. He loved playing his guitar, singing, and writing songs and spending time in his garage and on his computer.
Mr. Denney was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Gene. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Petra Crouse Denney; his brothers, Arnold Denney (Kay) of Jabez, KY, Bill Denney (Sue) of Faubush, KY; his sisters, Evelyn Dalton (Keith) of Somerset, KY, Janice Dalton of Somerset, KY, Kathy Corder (Ed) of Monticello, KY and Karen Mofield of Somerset, KY. Mr. Denney is also survived by sister and brother-in-laws, nephews, and nieces in Delaware.
Funeral services will be held 11am, Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Torbert Funeral Chapel, 1145 E. Lebanon Rd., Dover, DE 19901. Visitation will be from 10am until service time. Interment with honors will immediately follow services at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden, DE.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest that memorial contributions be made to the Camden/Wyoming Volunteer Fire Company, 200 E. Camden Wyoming Ave., Camden, DE 19934.
To send letters of condolence, and sign guestbook, please visit www.torbertfuneral.com