James Edward Denson, Jr.

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