James "Jim" Lee Dennis

December 29, 1941 - October 29, 2021

James Lee “Jim” Dennis, age 79, beloved husband of Carol Roberts Dennis, passed away on October 29, 2021 at his home in Bowen, Kentucky. Jim was born December 29, 1941 in Beaver Dam, Kentucky to the late James Arlo Dennis and Virginia (Penny) Coleman Dennis. Jim came to Powell County as a young construction worker on the Mountain Parkway, choosing eventually to make this area his home. Then joined Congleton-Hacker Company where he had 33 years of dedicated service. He retired from Congleton-Hacker Company in 2001. During his tenure there as Superintendent, he guided the construction at Central Baptist Hospital and its many additions as well as the UK Markey Cancer Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Locally he gave his time and talents during the building of both the sanctuary and the Family Life Center at Bowen First Church of God. Jim was community minded and was a member of many organizations, including: Charter member of the Powell County Livestock Association, Powell County Lions Club, Powell County Health Department Board, Kentucky Colonel, long time member of Shriners serving as Past Master of Stanton Masonic Lodge, Kentucky Cattlemens Association, and Natural Bridge Park Association. In addition to his construction and civic work, he was Principal Broker of Parkway Realty for many years and served as Powell County Magistrate for eight years taking great pride in representing his friends and neighbors on the Powell County Fiscal Court. Jim was a member of The First Church of God denomination for over 50 years, where he served as a Trustee for several years. As a builder, Jim knew the importance of a strong foundation, and he chose to build his life on the cornerstone of Christ. As a result, his sweet spirit and loving sense of humor endeared him to so many. In addition to his wife, Carol Roberts Dennis, of 40 years, he is survived by: Children: James Lee Dennis Jr., Sonya (Chris) King, Jamie (Beth) Stephens, Mindy (Steve) Centers. Grandchildren: Jimmy Lee (Lois) Dennis, Jonathan (Kylie) Dennis, Jameson (Emily) Walls, Amelia (Austin) Berntsen, Ashley (Cory Grigsby) King, Kanzas Stephens, Bryce Stephens, Kodi Centers, and Kohl (Whitney) Centers. Great-Grandchildren: Phoenix Walls, Aiden Walls, Harper Dennis, Maddox Dennis, Leighton Berntsen, Scarlett Centers, and Caroline Centers. Also surviving two sisters, Hilda (Bill) Standafer and Elaine (George) Croslin. Funeral services officiated by Bro. Bill Carpenter and Bro. Ben Liston will be conducted on Tuesday, November 2, 1:00PM at Davis and Davis Funeral Home, 777 W College Ave., Stanton, Kentucky. Visitation Monday 5-9pm at the funeral home. Burial in Stanton Cemetery with his grandchildren serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers serving are owners and employees of Congleton-Hacker Company. Arrangements by Davis and Davis Funeral Home.