James Ernest Denney Obituary
The passing of James Ernest Denney (Somerset, Kentucky) occurred on August 3, 2026. James, born on October 23, 1954, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Ernest Denney to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William H. Denney and Charlene Denney (Vaught); his daughter Amy Shelton; his stepson Matthew Chaney; his brother William H. Denney Jr.; his siblings-in-law, Sandra Denney, Libby Acey, Julie Chaney and Sherman Wesley; and his nephew Kevin Molen.
He is survived by: his wife Joy Kathleen Denney; his sisters, Sharon Winter (Mickey) and Sandra Molen (Bobby); his children, Joseph Denney, Stephanie Garrison (John) and Ashley Wesley (Ethan); his siblings-in-law, Sandy Wesley, Nancy Chaney, Jackie Chaney and Michael Chaney; and his grandchildren, Dylan, Destiny, Bryson, Haylee, Austin, McKenna, Samantha, Brooklyn, Matty, Mackenzie, William, Aaliyah and James Aaron. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the James E. Denney memorial fund, care of Southern Oaks Funeral Home.
