Guy Carvin Denson

Long-time Jones-Haskell County resident Guy Denson passed away January 2, 2017 at Hendrick Medical Center, at the age of 86. The family will be receiving visitors from 1:00 p.m. till service time at the First Baptist Church - 214 N. Swenson Thursday, January 5, 2017. A Celebration of Guy’s Life will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Jacob West officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home.
Guy Carvin Denson was born in Haskell County on November 13, 1930. He was one of seven children born to Alfred Christman Denson, Sr. and Alice Garren Denson. He attended school at Sagerton, TX.
Guy married Geraldine Simpson on August 18, 1950 in Stamford, TX, to this union twin sons were born; Ronny and Randy.
Mr. Denson was a farmer, rancher and owned and operated the Denson Gin for 18 years. Guy was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Old Timer’s Association and he loved to dance.
Guy is survived by his wife of 66 years, Geraldine Denson of Stamford, TX; two sons, Ronny Denson and wife Teresa and Randy and wife Mary all of Stamford, TX; two granddaughters, Allison Young and husband Mark and Sabrina McIlwain and husband Eddie; three grandsons, Landon Denson, Kelley Burnett and wife Dina and Gerald Burnett; six great grandchildren, Slayden Young, Kase Young, Baylee Young, Ethan Burnett, Cedar McIlwain and Cequin McIlwain,; one sister-in-law, Joann Denson and numerous relatives and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents, three brothers, A.C. Denson, Jack Denson and Gold Denson; three sisters Margaret Darden, Juanita Rhea and Lonell McCandless.
Memorials may be made to the Old Timers Association %Annette Wilson, 12233 CR 235 Avoca, TX 79503.