Robert James Denney (Seymour)'s Obituary
Robert James Denney, son of Roy Denzil Denney and Emogene Faye Ellison was born March 3, 1956 in Ava, Missouri and departed this life on February 11, 2020 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri at the age of sixty-three years, nine months, and eight days.
He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Larry “Buck” Ellison.
James is survived by his daughter, Rcena Maness and husband, Tommy, of Springfield, Missouri; granddaughter, Lola Maness of Springfield; his mother, Emogene Jenkins of Seymour; four brothers, his twin, Joe, Ricky, Roger, and Bo all of Seymour; two sisters, Robin Denney of Seymour and Rhonda Denney of Ava; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was born and raised in the Ava/Seymour area and was a graduate of Ava High School in the Class of 1974. He lived most of his adult life in Kansas City, Missouri returning to Seymour in 2014.
James was a “jack of all trades and a master of none”. In his spare time, he collected “junk” and knick knacks and thoroughly enjoyed aggravating and BS ing family and friends and being outdoors.
James was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. We celebrate his life and will treasure the fun times we had together.
Arrangements are under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Seymour.
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