Leland James Denney was a resident of Fresno and a retired banker, passed away on May 17, 2014 at the age of 85. He was born on July 3, 1928 in Madera to Oliver and Minnie Denney. He is survived by his wife Twyla Denney, sons Jim Denney and his wife Debbie, Tim Denney and his wife Heather, Tom Denney, granddaughter Bethany and her husband Wade Williams Jr., grandson Ryan Denney. A graveside service will be held at Belmont Memorial Park on Friday, May 23, 2014 at 10:00 am. Follow by Celebration of Life at The Bridge Free Evangelical Church at 1:00 pm.