Obituaries

James Ross “Jim” Dennison, 73, of Clarksburg, WV, passed away on September 10, 2016, at the United Hospital Center, suddenly.

He was born in Clarksburg, on August 21, 1943, a son of the late Charles J. Dennison and Betty Lee Cowgill Dennison.

Jim is survived by his companion of 25 years, Brenda Wetzel who resides in Clarksburg.

He is also survived by one son, Andy Bumgardner of Clarksburg; three grandchildren, Bridget, Nikki and John Bumgardner; and two great granddaughters, Mia and Gracie. Also surviving are his aunts, Mrs. Patty Rogers, Ruth Jean Heater, Charlotte Ann Gillespie, Helen M. McGarry and one uncle, Robert L. Cowgill; as well as numerous cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bryon B. and Ruth M. Cowgill, his paternal grandparents, Charles O. and Daisy I. Dennison; his aunts, Evelyn Watkins, Dorothy Daniels, Ruth Morgan, Mary F. Policano and Dorothy L. Norris.

Jim graduated from Roosevelt Wilson High School in 1961 where he was a member of the National Honor Society and Class President. He was a retired driver and mechanic for C.O. Dennison Trucking Company. He was a member of the Broadway Baptist Church and a former member of the Elks. He excelled in football, basketball and baseball at Roosevelt Wilson.

He was an avid sportsman, and enjoyed fishing and hunting with his friends. He loved seeing our beautiful country and taking trips out west with Brenda enjoying the wide open spaces and visiting the National Parks.

Family and friends may call at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison Street, Nutter Fort on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.

The funeral service will be held at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Brian Boley presiding.

Interment will follow in the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home.