Gaylen Denson Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-06-25T22:00:00
End: 2024-06-26T01:00:00
Location: Valley Grande Baptist Church

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gaylen Denson (Valley Grande, Alabama), who passed away on June 22, 2024, at the age of 55, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gaylen Denson to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his father Vernon Denson; his father-in-law Huey Nichols; and his siblings-in-law, Mark Cauthen and Faye Walker. He is survived by: his mother Algerene Denson (Oliver); his wife Tina Denson; his children, Whitney Ballard (Chase) and Gabe Denson (Annsley); his grandchildren, Briar Ballard, Gideon Ballard and Scarlett Ballard; and his siblings, Craig Denson, Kathy Cauthen, Kenny Denson (Traci), John Denson, Emylee Higginbotham (Derrick) and Kevin Denson. He is also survived by family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to Gaylen's Community Project Fund. Money donated will fund various school and community upgrades in which Gaylen was passionate about improving.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Selma Funeral Home

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June 22, 2024

Carmen Johnson wrote a sympathy message

“Mr. Denson taught three of my girls, Claudia Ross, Jessie Fields and Hannah Fields. He was inspirational as a teacher and as a human. I am so saddened by his loss and will keep his family in my thoughts”

June 22, 2024

Barbara Straight wrote a sympathy message

“Hearts are broken all across Dallas County at the news we lost this wonderful man. He was loved by all that knew him and will be missed dearly. Tina, Whitney and Gabe, you are loved dearly and we share in your loss. Please know if you Need anything, or maybe a shoulder to cry on or just someone to talk to, we are here for you. Our father recieved a special angel today ...now if he can just keep him off the heavenly lake.”