James was born in Lynchburg, South Carolina on March 10, 1929 and has lived in Pensacola for the last 60 years.

He joined the Navy in 1946 at the end of WWII and was stationed at Pensacola Naval Air Station.

He then worked at Pensacola Naval Air Rework Facility in Federal Civil Service for 28 years before retiring.

James was an avid golfer and enjoyed fishing.

He coached baseball at Myrtle Grove Community Center in the 60's and was the Florida State Director for Dixie Boys Baseball during the 70's.

He is survived by his son, Michael Dennis and wife Susan from Horseshoe, NC; daughter, Paula Van Trigt and husband Pete from Los Alamitos, CA, daughter, Dorothy Dennis from Clearwater, FL, daughter, Susan Pavlock and husband Michael from Bradenton, FL; his grand-children, Sherry Dennis from Horseshoe, NC, Jason Dennis and wife Shana from Helena, AL, Paige & Priscilla Van Trigt from Los Alamitos, CA, Sarah Pavlock from Bradenton, FL; his great-grandchildren, Olivia and Zachary Dennis from Helena, AL; his brother, Patrick Dennis and wife Myrtle Ann from Charleston, SC, his sister, Marion McCaskill and husband Mack from Lugoff, SC and his sister-in-law, Nina Smith and husband John from Bishopville, SC.

The family welcomes friends to a reception/tribute on Friday, July 27th between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm at Mustin Beach Officer's Club, Pensacola Naval Air Station.

Private funeral services will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola Naval Air Station with Dr. Alton Butler officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of James Dennis to Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, 5920 Lillian Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32506 or Emerald Coast Hospice, 1501 Corporate Woods Drive, Pensacola, FL 32504.

OAK LAWN FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.