Samuel L. Dennis' Obituary
Mr. Samuel L. Dennis went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 27, 2023. He was 57 years old.
He was born on December 7, 1965, in Lewes, DE to Albert S. and Carol Ann Hovington Dennis who survive him.
He was a graduate of Sussex Central High School and then studied computer science at Delaware State University. He was employed by Perdue for the last sixteen years in the shipping department.
Sam was a talented football player for Sussex Central and made All State Champions. He enjoyed horses, harness racing and watching the San Francisco 49ers. He was known to be a quiet, a big teddy bear and to always have a smile. He was the kind of person who would do anything for someone in need.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by three daughters Cheria Hudson of Dover, DE; Nia Jones of Millsboro, DE and Ronieka Jones of Longview, TX; one brother Bryan Dennis of Millsboro, DE and one sister April Fillyau of Georgetown, DE; along with two grandchildren Crystian Hudson and Nieka Jones. He also leaves behind four aunts Mabel Warren (Gary); Toni Hopkins, Teresa Hopkins, and Casandra Hobbs; four uncles Ronnie Hovington (Jane), Kevin Dennis (Ivana), Dana Hopkins (Nina), Mike Dennis; a longtime friend Andrea Jones and his best friends Brooks Whaley and John Ross. Sam also leaves behind numerous cousins, extended family, and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at St. John 2nd Baptist Church, 26602 Mt. Joy Rd, Millsboro, DE 19966, where friends may view from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery.
Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home & Crematorium, Millsboro, DE.
Please visit Samuel’s Life Memorial Webpage and sign his online guestbook at www.watsonfh.com.
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