Michael A. Denning

Michael A. Denning, 64, of Mt. Vernon, lost his long hard-fought battle with cancer on Sunday, November 20, 2022. He left this world with the people he loved most by his side. Mike was born on February 1, 1958, in Mt. Vernon the son of the late Charles Denning and Bessie (Wilson) Denning-Allyn. He married Rita (Cox) Denning on April 1, 1978, and she preceded him in death in 2014.

Mike attended St. Matthew’s School and later graduated from Mt. Vernon High School. He grew up on his family farm. He loved working on the farm and always had a special place in his heart for the farm. He went on to work at GE/Sabic retiring after almost 40 years. He was involved in many things at Sabic, serving as president of the Employee Activity Association, and was involved in their several open houses. After retirement, he was very involved with helping his son at the funeral home. He joined the Point Township Fire Department in 1978 and was an active member. He also attended the Point Township Church of the Nazarene and was very involved in their activities. Mike made many friends over his lifetime. He was a caring, loving person who would drop anything to help anybody. He was somebody that could be counted on for anything that was needed. Most importantly he was a devoted family man. He was his kids’ and grandkids’ biggest supporter and was there for them every step of the way. He loved his family deeply and would take every opportunity to brag about them. Even when he was sick, he still attended all the kid’s sporting events and was there to cheer them on.

Mike is survived by many people to cherish his memory; children, Bill (Kari) Denning, Sara (Steve) Wright, Tara (Chris) Neaveill, Charles Denning; grandchildren, Kaiden Abel, Ava Wright, Reagan Denning, Jaylie Denning, Kendall Neaveill, Landon Wright, Brayden Denning, Paige Denning, and Autumn Neaveill; Mother, Bessie Allyn; siblings, Phillip (Sally) Denning, Cookie (Ron) Bradford, and Ted (Nancy) Denning, several close friends, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, dad, and brother, Bill Denning.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at the Point Township Church of the Nazarene, with Pastor Bryan Thompson officiating, and burial to follow in Weiss Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 3 pm to 7 pm on November 25, 2022, at Denning Family Funeral Home and Saturday from 10:00 until the time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to the Point Township Church or the Point Township Fire Department. Online condolences may be left at denningfamilyfuneralhome.com