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Cephus Dennison Obituary

Cephus Dennison, Jr. GEORGETOWN, SC - Mr. Cephus Dennison, Jr. was born on December 14, 1947, in Georgetown, SC, to the late Cephus Dennison Sr. and Pearl Morant Dennison. Affectionately known as C.J., he was the fifth born of eight siblings. On Tuesday December 27, 2022, C.J. was called home to eternal rest. Funeral Services were held on January 3, 2023, at Greater St. Stephen African Methodist Episcopal Church, Georgetown, SC. Burial followed at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia, SC. C.J. leaves to treasure his memory: his wife, Barbara Walker Dennison of Georgetown, SC; his children, Cali (Natasha) Dennison of Columbia, SC, Catayah (Kevin) Clark of Columbia, SC, and Tolvalyn Dennison of Falls Church, VA; his grandchildren, Brandon Godfrey, Jasmine Pearson, and S. Joshua Pearson; his siblings, Stephen Dennison, Otelia (Buster) Alston, Verdell (Joshua) Cuffee, Welmon (Geraldine) Dennison, Joyce McBride, Earl (Denise) Dennison Sr., and Harold (Kimberlee) Dennison; his only surviving aunt, Julia Dennison English of Philadelphia, PA; his mother-in-law, Margie Walker of Charleston, SC; brothers-in-law, Arthur (Pamela) Walker Sr. of Charleston, SC, and Raymond Walker of Charleston, SC; and sister-in-law, Cathy Walker of North Charleston, SC. CJ also leaves to treasure his memory a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jan. 11, 2023.

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Romona Pinckney -Rivers

January 11, 2023

Barbara and family y'all have my condolences. Praying for comfort. God bless Mona

Ida Greene

January 3, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Becky Wiseman

January 3, 2023

Grief can be so hard and losing a loved one so unexpectedly makes it even more difficult. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Roger & Roberta Gray

January 2, 2023

Our thoughts are with you and your family as you grieve the loss of your loved one. I hope that as your family processes this loss you can walk through it together. May you also find comfort in the memories you shared with him. From my family and I, please accept our deepest sympathies.

Verdelle Jiles

January 2, 2023

Condolences to the family. Peace and strength to you.

Maeve Howett

January 2, 2023

Dear Tolvalyn, You and your family are in my prayers during this painful time. I hope you are comforted by his memory. Fondly, Maeve

Caroline Ponteau

January 2, 2023

My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this time. I pray that the God of all comfort will grant you peace and strength. Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted.

God Bless This Family

Mrs. Caroline Ponteau and Family

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