Ronald “Honey” Eugene Denney

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Mr. Ronald “Honey” Eugene Denney, 80, died Sunday, June 28, 2020, due to the advance stages of Alzheimer’s disease at the Veteran’s Affairs Home in Oxford, MS. The funeral service for Mr. Denney will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in the Chapel of Waller Funeral Home with Reverend Dennis Gossett, Reverend Eddie Willis, and Reverend Annette Ford officiating. The visitation will be Tuesday, June 30, 2020, from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.  *In accordance with guidelines issued by the State of Mississippi, social distancing guidelines will be followed and face coverings should be worn. If you or someone living with you is experiencing fever, cough or other symptoms related to COVID 19, have tested positive for COVID 19 or are awaiting test results for COVID 19, we kindly ask that you do not attend.* A livestream video on the Waller Funeral Home Facebook page will begin at 11:00 A.M. for those who are unable to attend the service.

Born in Boicourt, KS, to the late Esther Gatlin and Lendell Eugene Denney, Petty Officer Third-Class Denney served in the United States Navy and retired from the University of Mississippi where he worked in the physical plant. From 1970- 1984, Mr. Denney owned the original Shipley’s Donut Shop in Oxford, MS. He was an active member of Taylor United Methodist Church and was a former member of the OD Smith Masonic Lodge and Wahabi Shrine Club. Mr. Denney was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather to his family.  

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Deanna Ferguson Denney of Oxford, MS; two daughters, Rhonda Sellers and her husband, Tim of Hanceville, AL, and Dawn Gossett and her husband, Dennis “Moe” of Greenwood, MS; one son, Randy Denney and his wife, LeNita of Oxford, MS; one brother, Larry Denney of Phoenix, AZ; seven grandchildren; Lauren Thompson, Matthew Sellers, Mallory Gossett, Meghan Mills, Rachell Eaker, Shelby Gossett, and Cole Gossett; and twelve great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions in Mr. Denney’s memory can be made to Taylor UMC Building fund, P.O. Box 45, Taylor, MS 38673 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude place, Memphis, TN 38105.

For additional information or to leave an online condolence, please call 662.234.7971 or visit www.wallerfuneralhome.com.