Dwight Porter Denson, 74, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2019. He was born August 28, 1944 in Memphis, TN to Norris Vernon Denson and Erin Porter Denson. He was preceded in death by his Father, Mother and his brothers Crawford Denson and Norris “Bubba” Denson. He is survived by his brother; Leland Denson; daughters, Heather Denson (Chris Terhune) of Los Angeles, CA, Shannon Black (Alan) of Lexington, KY;five grandchildren, Hannah (Brady), Watson, Buck, Chelsey, Walker and a host of nieces and nephews.
Dwight worked in finance and in the automobile business during his early years and spent the majority of his later years working for a general contractor, which he truly loved and found his calling. He was an avid Memphis Tigers and Grizzlies basketball fan.
“Dada”, whom he was affectionately called by his grandchildren, was loved and will be truly missed. The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses and staff at Baptist Reynolds Hospice in Collierville, TN for taking exceptional care of him.
His life will be celebrated with a graveside service on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Forest Hill Memorial Park East Cemetery, 2440 Whitten Rd, Memphis, TN 38133.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FamilyFuneralMemphis.com for the Denson family.
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