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Bennett Denkins II

  • January 22, 1957 - November 20, 2011
  • Paterson, New Jersey
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“To the family: let not your heart be troubled, in my Father house are many mansions just know that he's in a better place and that GOD makes no...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Joyce Porchea - paterson, NJ

“To the family: let not your heart be troubled, in my Father house are many mansions just know that he's in a better place and that GOD makes no...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Joyce Porchea - paterson, NJ

“So very sorry to hear of his passing. I just learned of it today. May God Bless you all ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Valerie Rogers Mann - paterson, NJ

“I would like to offer my condolences to the Denkins family, from the Williams family. May god bless you in your time of need. ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Vernon Williams - Raeford, NC

“Dear Ben, My mom, Tony and I were just talking about your nicknames for us and telling our respective Ben stories before we knew you were gone. ...Read More » ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Tiffany Baskerville - Washington, DC

“Dear Ben, My mom, Tony and I were just talking about your nicknames for us and telling our respective Ben stories before we knew you were gone. ...Read More » ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Tiffany Baskerville - Washington, DC

“I have known Ben for more than 20 years, he was like a member of my family and my heart is saddened at the thought of not talking to him again. When...Read More » ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Donna Graham - Washington, DC

“I pray that God will give your family the strength to deal with the loss of your loved one. We met Ben through a dear friend and he became a very...Read More » ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Linda Chesley - Temple Hills, MD

“To the Family.....May GOD give you the strength to endure this tremendous loss. Ben was a very dear friend, one who I will miss terribly. Boy did...Read More » ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Terri Galloway - Upper Marlboro, MD

“We send our condolences to the Denkins family. Be strong, love each other, trust in GOD. You are in our prayers. Craig & Jamesella Johnson ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Craig W. Johnson - Pleasantville, NJ

“My deepest sympathy to the Family. May God be with you in your time of sorrow.My thoughts and Prayers are with you all. Brenda Tillman-Pettaway ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Brenda Tillman - Paterson, NJ


Bennett Denkins the second eldest son of the late Benjamin and Josephine Denkins, departed this life Sunday, November 20, 2011, after an extended illness. Bennett was born in Paterson, New Jersey, January 22, 1957. He attended and graduated P.S. School #6, Martin Luther King, Jr. High School and Eastside High School in the class of 1974. He attended Fairleigh Dickinson University until his senior year at which time he decided to except a full time job position at Exxon Mobile in Madison, New Jersey. Bennett was a quick learner, thirsty for life's adventures and set out to develop his potentials. He had gifted hands. He became a skilled craftsman and master of his trade. He operated as an independent contractor/builder and became highly sought after his gift in esign/modeling. Bennett joined the Jericho City of Praise Church Family in 2009. He was determined to complete the foundation classes and earned his Certificate of Completion after which he registered for Bible Study Classes at a nearby Bible College. He accepted Christ and began seeking God's Face. Bennett leaves to mourn: one daughter, Portia; four sisters; Mrs. Pernell Lewis of NY, Rebecca Denkins of DC, Willia Mae Denkins-Williams of Paterson, Barbara Denkins of MD; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and precious friends. To God Be All The Glory!!!