William A. Dennis

William (Bill) A. Dennis of Carneys Point, NJ passed away on October 18, 2023, just shy of his 99th birthday. He was preceded in death by his cherished wife Alma (Nancy) E. Dennis on December 11, 2020. Bill served his country as an airplane turret mechanic in World War II. He and Nancy met after the war, when Bill worked for his father’s taxi business, and Nancy (from nearby Pennsville) would call to request, “Please send that blond, curly-haired boy to pick me up.” They married in 1957 and spent the next 63 loving years together, until Nancy’s passing. Bill worked at DuPont in Carneys Point for most of his life, and Nancy was a waitress at exit 1S on the New Jersey Turnpike, where she brought smiles to travelers who stopped in for a bite. Bill and Nancy were people who sparkled. Everyone could see it in his eyes and hear it in her laughter. They both enjoyed playing with their beagle, Tippy. Bill loved to travel, and was able to visit all seven continents over his lifetime. Nancy was an avid game show watcher, and she was known for delicious dinners she hosted, with her signature dishes of chicken pot pie, Texas sheet cake and tangy apple cake—both at home and at the Jersey shore, where they spent every weekend for more than thirty summers. Over the years at the campground, they made more friends than you can count, where Bill became known as Mr. Fix-it and Nancy’s was the trailer people visited in the mornings for some fresh coffee and good conversation. Bill and Nancy are survived by their son Billy and daughter-in-law Sharon. On his side of the family, Bill was the last of his generation, and is survived by his nephews and their families. Nancy is survived by her brother James Johnston, wife Jean and family; and by her sister Dolores Campbell and family. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Samuel and Mary Dennis, his brother Samuel and sisters Evelyn and Addie. Nancy was predeceased by her parents, James and Marie Johnston, her brother Walter and sister Helen. Bill was always quick with a joke and Nancy quick with a hug, and they lit up and enriched the lives of their family and numerous friends, becoming “second parents” and “extra brothers and sisters” to so many. At their passing, much joy leaves the world with them. The family would like to express their gratitude to the wonderful caregivers at both Angelic Hospice Care and Canyon Home Care, who provided tender and excellent end-of-life services in the final months of Bill and Nancy’s lives. A joint graveside service will be held at 11 AM on November 4, 2023 at Lawnside Cemetery in Woodstown, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to Bethel Bible Baptist Church in Carneys Point, or to a charity of one’s choice.