Jack Barry Denney Sr.

Jack Barry Denney Sr., 76 years of age, and a resident of Amherst, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November, 6, 2023.

He was born December 30, 1946, in Delta, Kentucky.  Jack had made his home in Amherst for the last sixty years.

He was employed at Ford Motor Company in Lorain for forty-one years before retiring in 2007, in the maintenance department.  Jack briefly worked at the Cleveland Quarries.  He was an active member of North Lake Missionary Baptist Church. Jack loved music, bluegrass and country, and had played the guitar since he was fifteen and had a standing weekly, fifteen year gig with his friends playing country and bluegrass music at their homes.  He was involved with the church worship team. Jack had a servant's heart and was often found to be doing yardwork, mowing yards for his friends. His greatest joy was the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. 

Survivors include his loving wife of fifty-eight years, Twila June Denney (nee: Roberts); his sons, Jack “Barry” Denney II and Jason (Tanya)  Douglas Denney both of Amherst;  his grandchildren, Ariel Babics (nee Denney), Courtney Denney, Brittany Denney, Nick Denney, Marlayna Denney, Evin Denney and Samantha Turner; his great grandchildren, Alivia, Aiden, Amelia, Cartier, Ariana, Emmett, Jett and one on the way; his siblings, Kirk D. Denney of Nashville, TN, Rita Jones of Monticello, KY and Patricia New of Bronston, KY.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Carmel L. Denney, Jr; and his parents, Carmel L. Sr. and Opal Denney (nee: Morrow).

Friends may call Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. at Hempel Funeral Home, Amherst.  Additional calling hours will be held Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at North Lake Missionary Baptist Church; 323 North Lake Street, South Amherst. The Rev. Jayson Samons, pastor, will officiate. Rebroadcasting of services will be available at www.hempelfuneralhome.com. 

For those unable to attend please visit the funeral home's website to share a memory and sign the guest register, www.hempelfuneralhome.com.

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