In loving memory of

Gerald C. Denney
November 26, 1929 - November 22, 2015

Gerald Denney
Canton Gerald C. Denney, 85, of Canton died at 6:03 p.m. on Sunday, November 22, 2015, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
He was born November 26, 1929, in Buckheart Township to Esta Dollie and Harriett (Wilcoxen) Denney. He married Dorothy Canevit on August 9, 1954, in Banner Township. She preceded him in death on May 31, 1989.
He is survived by two children, Scott (Tina) Denney of St. David and Leslie Denney of Canton; one brother, Morey (Marilyn) Denney of Canton; three grandchildren, Anthony (Danielle) Denney, Jason Denney, and Lauren Denney; and seven great-grandchildren, with the eighth due in March, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Virginia Creek and Dorothy McFadden.
Gerald was a veteran of the United States Army, serving his country from 1951-53, during the Korean War. He lived to work and spent 60 years farming in Buckheart Township and was also the co-owner of Spoon River Speedway.
Gerald enjoyed spending time at the Speedway, shooting pool, and rooting on the Chicago Cubs. He was a member of the Illinois Farmers Union and the Maples Mill United Methodist Church.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of Geralds life will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2015, at Covenant Community Church in Canton. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Tributes

Rick and Andrea Hall wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

"Lit a candle in memory of Gerald C. Denney"

Scott Denney wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

"Lit a candle in memory of Gerald C. Denney"

Cagney L. Breese wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

"Lit a candle in memory of Gerald C. Denney"

trinity crotzer wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

"Lit a candle in memory of Gerald C. Denney"

Lorrie (Arnett) Park wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

"Lit a candle in memory of Gerald C. Denney"

MaryLou Belless wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

"Lit a candle in memory of Gerald C. Denney"

Bruce Weirauch wrote on Nov 28, 2015:

"I have so many wonderful memories of Gerald and Dorothy, and they will live on the lives that they touched here on earth."

Barbara Humes wrote on Nov 27, 2015:

"Sorry sorry for your loss. Will be thinking of you. Barb Humes"

Virgil and Moneta Bedwell wrote on Nov 26, 2015:

"Our sympathy goes out to your family in your time of sorrow."

david dare wrote on Nov 25, 2015:

"So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and yours. from Bernard Dare family Abingdon IL. Bernard was a classmate of Jerry's"

trinity crotzer wrote on Nov 25, 2015:

"gna miss my favi grandpa forever. love u gerald"

Scott Denney wrote on Nov 25, 2015:

"blue for the cubbies"

Joe T. Smart wrote on Nov 25, 2015:

"Goodbye to a great and fun guy. He always had a smile and a laugh."

Danny Massey wrote on Nov 24, 2015:

"Condolences to the Denny family. Gerald was a good friend. He would always stop and talk to you when you would see him.He will be missed."

Billy Whiteman wrote on Nov 24, 2015:

"Thoughts and Prayers to the Denny Family at your time of loss... Gerald was always a very friendly guy and he will be missed Billy Whiteman"

Cagney L. Breese wrote on Nov 24, 2015:

"Condolences to the ENTIRE Denney family!! I had the honor of start working at Spoon River Speedway with Gerald in the concessions. He was a definite sweetheart! Will definitely be Missed!"