November 24, 2022, 89, Mount Olive –

George Lonnie Denning, age 89, of Mount Olive passed away Thursday evening at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was the son of the Late James Marion Denning and Cassie Elizabeth Sutton Denning.  George served his country by serving in the US Army.  Following his service to his country, George was a service tech. with alliance Vending.  He was a member of Dudley Christian Church.

A service to celebrate and honor the life of George Denning will be held by the graveside at Wayne Memorial Park at 11:00 am Monday, November 28, 2022.  Rev. Ralph Parker officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the US Army.  The family will greet friends at the cemetery following the service.

George is survived by his sister- Annie R. Grantham of Wilson.  Nephew Stephen Lee Denning (Kayla) of Mount Olive.  Sister-in-Law- Ester Denning of New York.  Cousin-Ann Denning of Grantham.  Special friend- Gwyn Price of Grantham.

In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his wife Margaret Altoff Denning. also, his siblings- Steve, Earl, Luby, Evelyn, Bobby, Frank, Joe, and Betty.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
St. Jude Children’s Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105

Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Denning family and online condolences may be directed to www.shumate-faulk.com.