James Colton Dennis
November 1, 1997 ~ August 6, 2018
Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
James Colton Dennis, 20, of Dallas passed away on August 6, 2018 in Austell, GA. Colton was born in Cobb County in 1997 and lived in West Georgia all of his life.
Colton graduated from James Madison High School in 2015 and went on to study Welding at West Central Technical in Carrollton. Colton loved the outdoors, animals, fishing and anything with a motor. His smile always lit up the room.
Colton is survived by his mother, Sharon Denise Everett, his father, James Matthew Dennis, brother, Cody Dennis, sister, Kaci Parker step sisters, Madison and Avrie Johnson and his fiancé Kristine Vinson.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made in Colton’s name to Frankie's Friends, a Charitable Pet Foundation.
The family is having a Celebration of Life, Tuesday evening, August 14, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., at Sunset Farm, 1600 N Stockmar Rd, Villa Rica, GA 3018. We invite you to join us for a time of sharing and to celebrate the life of James Colton Dennis.
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I am so sorry for your loss. He will be in our hearts forever.
Bob
Colton was an amazing guy. Although I had never seen him outside of work, he was like a brother to me. We would always talk about what we planned on doing with our lives while working. Colton was brave, and would never hesitate to voice his opinion. I admire his passion in everything he did. We will all miss him.
“The bitter, yet merciful lesson which death teaches us is to distinguish the gold from the tinsel, the true values from the worthless chaff. The terrible events of life are great eye-openers. They force us to learn that which it is wholesome for us to know, but which habitually we try to ignore — namely, that really we have no claim on a long life; that we are each of us liable to be called off at any moment, and that the main point is not how long we live, but with what meaning we fill the short allotted span — for short it is at best.” — Felix Adler
I will always treasure the years I was a part of Colton’s life, not having a son of my own he held a special place in my life, being his stepdad allowed me to enjoy spending time with him, camping, hunting, 4wheeling, and helping him work on his four wheeler , or his truck. I have so many good memories spent with him its hard to single one out. I always felt it important to try and pass on to him the things I had learned from my father and others growing up, but I honestly think I learned as much or more about how to be a father from the experience, as I ever taught him about growing into a young man. There was something special about Colton, his mischievous smile had a way of winning everyone over, Words cannot express the heartache that I feel knowing that he is gone.
Steve
Jimmy,
My heart goes out to you and your family I watched you and Bobby grow up to be great young men. I did not know your son personalty but I have followed your children growing up. I know there are no words that can ease your pain right now but I wanted to let you know that you are in my thought and prayers. I will be there at the celebration of life for Colton on August 14.
Love, Melva , Deanna, and family.
Colton-my painter, carpenter, lawn mower repairman, landscaper and precious nephew. I am honored to have seen you grow from a little Charlie Brown baby to a handsome and polite young man. You have brought me joy for 20 years and will continue to bring a big smile to my face every time I think of your big grin. I love you so much and will hold you again, in God’s time. Kisses and hugs from Aunt Deann
To Coltons family, I’ve known Colton for most of my life from when he went too Bremen. Colton is such a special soul I was picked on very badly in school and he was one of my only friends. We remained friends even after he moved, we didnt see each other alot after he moved however some how we always stayed in touch, thankfully I ran into him not to long ago at a friends house and we conversated for about 2 hours. It was always such a joy to see him he could light up any room and fill everyone in it with laughter. When my older brother went to heaven someone told me that earth is like a garden and the people are the flowers and that God always picks the prettiest flowers first, I have found that statement to reign incredibly true, ecspecially regarding Colton, he brought more happiness in this world and impacted more peoples lives in 20 years then most people do in 100 years. I know this is a time in yalls life thats depths of pain nothing else can even begin to compare to, My heart hurts so bad for everyone of yall. I would say I’m sorry for yalls loss but even though his physical body is at rest here, he is far from being loss his spirt is more alive then ever flying high and watching over yall grinning with that big michevious grin of his . Yall are all in my thoughts and prayers every minute, myself and countless others have been and will continue praying for yalls comfort, peace, and strength.
-❤- Logan-Elizabeth Meeks
You will be so missed Colton. I was lucky to call you my best friend for most of our school years together. Even when you had to move schools and leave Bremen we still kept in touch. We eventually went our separate ways, but you never failed to text or call me every few months to check up on me. I love you and will miss you forever.
Colton was the most amazing person I’ve ever met. He had his own problems that he was dealing with but never failed to make others happy. He treated me and my daughter better than anyone ever has. He was always so much fun to be around. I will always love and miss him.
So today has been extremely rough, I’ve cried at least 20 times. I keep thinking of all the great memories we shared. You living 2 minuets down the road from me was truly a blessing lol. Spending many late nights just looking at the sky and talking for hours. It was such an honor to have you in my life. You helped me through the unimaginable. You honestly knew me better than I knew myself. I know you’ll be the happiest angel in heaven. Fly high Colton, but while doing so plz know that you are loved and missed.
I just can’t stop thinking about you, Sharon, and all of those who love Colton. My prayers are for you. God bless and comfort you and yours in the days to come. You know I am only a text or call away any time.
Love,
Your lifelong friend and sister –
Bev
Our hearts are breaking in Tennessee. We are so sorry for your loss. My the lord bless and comfort you in this time of grief. You will be in our prayers. –John and Lynn Ellington
To Colton’s family, we are sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the days and weeks to come thinking about memories your family shared together. My prayers are with you and your family. Karen Weimer and the HR Team