Joseph Howard

Dennis Jr

Joseph Howard Dennis Jr. was born February 2nd, 1942, in Dolphin Virginia to the late Joseph Howard Dennis Sr. and Eara Elizabeth Mays Dennis. The youngest of 3, he was nicknamed "Pig" by his grandmother. This name would infamously follow him through his life. "Pig", although quiet natured, was extremely outgoing and known to be the life of the party. On lazy days he enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, Baseball and cooking. It was not uncommon to find him peacefully sleeping while watching a game. He was also a huge fan of building and racing cars of his own. He was a hard-working father and husband, working for Greenspan in Englewood, NJ as a butcher for 38 years. In Pig's younger life he would meet his wife the late Julia Otelia Arrington, and they would later be married on July 18th, 1959. They would remain in this union until Julia Dennis was called home on July 21st, 1996. Pig would remain a widower until he was called home on May 12th, 2024.

Pig will be reunited with his wife Julia Dennis, and his parents Joseph Sr., Eara Dennis. He will also be reunited with daughters Julie A. Davis, and Terry Russell, along with his Son in Law Kevin Davis.

Pig leaves his legacy with his 4 remaining children, Joseph C. Dennis (Beverly) of Little Ferry, NJ, Jonathan H. Dennis (Ladnie) of S. Hackensack, NJ, Debby A. Dennis, of Atlanta, GA and Curtis Russell of Cartersville, GA. 5 Grandchildren, Dana Dennis Johnson (Anton) of Marion, AR, Kevina K. Davis of Atlanta, GA. Lacresha D. Wilson (Kevin) of Newport News, VA , Nathan J. Dennis of S. Hackensack, NJ, and Sheila Russell of Southern Pines, SC.

6 Great Granddaughters, Mackenzie Dennis of, Las Vegas, NV, Zaria Dennis of Marion, AR. Melissa Wilson, Madison Wilson, Melodie Wilson and Monica Wilson of Newport News, VA, and 2 Great Grandson's Robbie Dennis and Cameron Perkins of Marion, AR.

Sisters, Catherine Dennis of Freeman, VA, Josephine Dennis and Trina Dennis of Balitmore, MD, Lorraine Dennis and Faith Dennis of NY. Brothers Leonard Dennis of Englewood, NJ, Kevin Dennis and Tyrone Dennis of Baltimore, MD and Cornell Dennis of Albany, NY. Pig also leaves Sister-in-Law Shirley Trotter of Norfolk, VA and Brother-in-Law Richard Graves of Paterson, NJ, along with a host of nieces, nephews' family and friends.