Johnny "Jay"

Dennis, Jr.

Mr. Johnny J. Dennis, Jr., wasborn on January 7, 1980, to Johnny and Mary Dennis in Griffin, Georgia. Johnny was a faithful member of Woodbury Miracle Fellowship Church in Woodbury, Georgia, under the leadership of Bishop Thomas Daniel.

He received his formal education in the Griffin Spalding County School System. After high school, he entered the workforce. He was employed by Atlas Roofing as a Machine Operator. In his leisure time he enjoyed being with his family at the river, or Six Flags. He loved to cookon the grill for the family. He had a deep love for sneakers and took great joy in collecting them.

Mr. Johnny "Jay" Dennis, Jr., departed this life on June 28, 2025. He was preceded in death by his son, Ethan Zander Dennis; grandmothers, Hester Bell Crawford, and Azzie Lee Kendrick; grandfathers, Willie James Crawford, and Douglas Hall; brother, Tony "Rodney" Kendrick; best-friend, and Clarence "Birdie" Burr.

He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Johnny and Mary Dennis; daughter, Medallia Dennis, sister, Lekisha (Jonathan) Rainey; brother, Zachery Dennis; special nieces and nephews, Ashanti Rainey, Jonathan Rainey, Marquavious Dennis, Zachery Dennis, Stefone French, great nephew, Rayvon Lawson; special cousins, Tay Crawford, Artarvis Dixson, marcus Dixon; special friends, Alton Bartfield and Tay Mayes. He also leaves a host aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.

A Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. Bishop Thomas Daniel is the Eulogist.