Waymond Jerome

"Big Red" Dennis

Mr. Waymond Jerome "Big Red" Dennis was born on July 16, 1951, to the late Mr. Leroy "Mohead" Mosley and the late Ms. Emma Lee Dennis in Griffin, Georgia.

He was raised on Solomon Street in Griffin by his grandmother, Emma "Mo Sis" Dennis. He spent most of his childhood and made plenty of loving memories on Solomon Street. He was educated at Fairmont High School, graduating in the Class of 1970.

After high school he entered the workforce. He worked for Owen's Corning for 22 years, until he retired in 2009. In 1970, after high school he married his best friend Janice Dennis. This marriage produced one daughter, Sonya Dennis. Waymond and Janice divorced 29 years later, however they remained great friends, up until his death.

Waymond loved spending time with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids. You would often see Waymond and his role-dawg, Major Reid, he wasn't top far behind him.

Waymond's big heart belonged to his family, which he fiercely protected. Family was the most important thing to him. His big heart was filled with gold. When he wasn't spending time with his family, he was busy being a caretaker, protector, and supporter to his friends. He often took his friends back and forth to the doctor appointments. He thoroughly enjoyed this. In his remaining free time, you could find him in a TV somewhere enjoying a game that was on TV.

Anytime you saw Waymond "Big Red" then you know he was fresh and dressed nice from head to toe.

On Sunday, August 25, 2024, Mr. Waymond Jerome "Big Red" Dennis left his earthly home to reap his just reward in the Heavens above. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy "Mohead" Mosley, and Emma Lee Dennis; his grandmother, Emma "Mo Sis" Dennis; grandfather, Emmette Dennis; granddaughter, Mar'Asia Dallas; his siblings, Patricia Moreland and Napoleon Goodrum.

He will be deeply missed! Those left to cherish his memories are his daughter, Sonya Dennis; grandchildren, Anthony Reid, Onaje Reid; great grandchildren, Javan, Kamani, Jhia, Major, Keymani, Ae'ye, and a great great grandchild, Peace; a special friend Joyce Farley Sand, aka "Toot Toot", and long time friend Bobby Turner. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 4:00 Pm - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024. at 2:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Rev. Alfred Jester id the Eulogist.