James Carson Dennis, 93, of West End, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024 at his residence with family by his side.
Carson was born March 1, 1931 in Troy, NC to the late Anderson and Sadie Nordan Dennis.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife Doris Dennis; brother David Dennis and sister, Jane Grimes.
He is survived by two sons, Steve Dennis (Pam) and Robert Dennis (Mandy); daughter Dianne VanWinkle; four grandchildren, Emma Dennis, Breese Lilly (Chris), Brady Dennis (Emily), and Angela Grippo; six great-grandchildren, James Dennis, Clare Dennis, Gabe Grippo, Kristin Duncan (Patrick), Skylar Lilly (Colton Delancy); two sisters, Virginia Elder and Nancy Helsabeck, both of Thomasville, NC.
Carson worked as a printer for Village Printers and later owned and operated Dixie Printing in Aberdeen until his retirement. He also worked for Golf World Magazine. He was a member of Culdee Presbyterian Church, past member of both Pinehurst and Eastwood Fire Departments and the Pinehurst Lions Club. He was cherished by his family and many friends and will be deeply missed.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at Boles Funeral Home, 425 W. Pennsylvania Avenue, Southern Pines, NC 28387. A funeral service officiated by Rev. Joe Washburn will begin at 11:00AM and burial will follow at Culdee Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The service will also be live streamed on Boles Funeral Home & Crematory’s Facebook page.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carson’s name to Eastwood Fire Department, 980 NC-73, West End, NC 27376 or Gentiva Hospice, 1198 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379.
Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
