Mr. Joseph Edward Denny, Jr., age 66 of Appomattox, died on November 29, 2019 in Lynchburg. He was the son of the late Mr. Joseph Edward Denny, Sr. and Mrs. Amelia Mathes.

He is survived by his wife, Ara V. Denny, of Appomattox; two sons, Jermel Denny of North Carolina and Derwood Johnson (Nora) of Roanoke; four daughters, Aretha Mitchell of Pamplin, Cynthia Johnson of Roanoke, Sabrina Elliott (Steve) of Fredricksburg, and Kendra Robertson (Timothy) of Appomattox; two very close and special friends, Tonia Watson and her daughter, Symone, who were like daughters to him; twelve grandchildren, Santo, Keshon, Nicholas, Christopher, Morrison, Thaddeus, Isla, Trinity, Micah, Ezekiel, Avian'tae, and Jaivion; three great grandchildren; three sisters, Joyce Denny and Janice Denny, both of Maryland, and Denise Denny of Washington, D.C.; four brothers, David Denny and Reginald Denny of Washington, D.C., George Denny and Chris Denny, both of Maryland; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends.