FREDERICK DENNIS
Frederick "Fred" Dennis was born on April 30, 1954, to the late Willie and Fannie Sanders Dennis. As God would have it, Fred was surrounded by his wife, daughters and oldest granddaughter when his life came to an end, and he transitioned from this world. This happened on the evening of Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, at the Dorn VA Medical Center, Columbia.
Fred accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at an early age and became a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. He graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1972. After graduation, Fred served in the United State Army for three years. He also attended Columbia Commercial Junior College, where he earned his associate degree in business data processing. After receiving his degree, he was employed with Dupont/Invista for 40 years.
Fred leaves to celebrate his life: his loving wife, Mary Dennis; four daughters, Shameaka Demeary, Jessica Dennis, Trista (Trevon) Alston and Jackee Dennis, all of Camden; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; one bonus grandson; four sisters, Evelyn Sanders of Rembert, Mamie Dennis of Camden, Barbara Dennis and Steen M. Sanders of Wilmington, Delaware; one brother, Frank (Joanne) Dennis of Rembert; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Otha Willie Dennis, Willie Dennis Jr., Earnest Dennis and Leroy Herriott; three sisters, Betty Butler, Ruth Wilder and Julia Mae Dennis; and one son-in-law, Dewayne Demeary Sr.
In accordance with COVID-19 guidelines, the family is requesting that face masks and social distancing be observed by relatives and friends during visitation from 1 to 6 p.m. at the home, 701 Carter Lane, Camden.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at New Haven United Methodist Church, 3159 Springhill Road, Bishopville, with the Rev. Anthony Taylor Sr., pastor of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, officiating, eulogist.
The remains will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. for viewing until the time of services.
The procession will leave the home at 10:20 a.m.
Burial will be at noon on Monday at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia.
Services will be conducted by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. Online messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web at www.williamsfuneralhomeinc.com.