In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a visitation to honor Mr. Bobby Hugh “Bob” Denley, 85, of Grenada, who died on Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Grenada was held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada. The Rev. Howard Beam, pastor of Hebron Baptist Church where Bob was a member, offered the eulogy at the conclusion of visitation.
Bob retired from the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad and from his convenience store, A&P Quick Stop. He was a Little League Baseball coach in years past, an avid bird and coon hunter, a fan of Kirk basketball, the Atlanta Braves and Ole Miss football and a United States Army Veteran.
His parents, George and Sybil Thompson and Wilford and Sue Denley, preceded Bob in death.
Survivors include, his wife of 65 years, Charlene; daughter, Kim Hill (Woody); sons, Greg Denley (Amy) and Derek Denley; nine grandchildren, Lauren, Garrett, Devin, Dani, Jesse, Damien, Gunner, Carley and Sam and eight great grandchildren, Beau, Devan, Madi, Wyatt, Payton, Kemp, Lawson and Chayenne.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Grenada Animal Shelter, c/o Lois Freelon, 108 S. Main St., Grenada, MS 38901.
Online condolences can be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com
McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada was in charge of arrangements.
