Hampton Sterlyn Denney, known as Sterlyn to his family and friends, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents Hampton and Sarah Denney and his sister, Arlis D. Wyatt.
Sterlyn was born on March 22, 1933 in Carroll County, GA and moved with his family to the Lakewood Heights area of Atlanta as a young boy. He was a graduate of Fulton High School, Class of 1951. He later served in the Army and was stationed in Germany. His career in the aviation industry began when he joined Delta Air Lines in 1956. An entrepreneur at heart, the experience he gained at Delta ultimately led him to start his own company, Aerospace Aviation, in Orange County, CA.
Sterlyn and Anita returned to Atlanta in 1992 following the birth of their first grandchild. He continued working part time and enjoyed playing golf, taking wonderful trips, entertaining family and friends and spending time in the mountains at Sky Valley, GA.
Sterlyn is survived by Anita Brooks Denney, his wife of 62 years; daughters Lisa Denney Dempster and husband Hazen of Atlanta, Sharon Denney Lobel and husband Bob of Albany, NY, Shan Denney Willoughby and husband Chris of Atlanta; granddaughters Sarah Hazen Dempster, Kathryn Brooks Dempster and Amy Lynn Dempster, all of Atlanta; sister Sandra Clements and husband Jerry of Tucker, GA; niece Pam Harrison and husband Bob of Marietta, GA and nephew Michael Humphrey and wife Veronica of Cleveland, GA. He also leaves behind his furry friend and companion, Sam.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 25th at 1:00pm at H. M. Patterson & Son – Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Road, Sandy Springs, GA with a reception following the service. Internment will be held at a later date at Georgia National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sterlyn’s memory to the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia (foodbanknega.org) or to FAITH (faith-inc.org).
