Dennis Edward James I

Dennis E. (Denny) James I, age 50 of Hastings, passed away Saturday December 7, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Denny was born March 12, 1957 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Harold Sr. and Janet (Earley) James. He attended Lansing Schools until 1972 and graduated from Lakewood High School in 1975. He then went to the Naval Boot Camp for a short time before he had a medical discharge. Denny was married on April 23, 1977 to Debra Gallup. He loved to put together model planes and cars. He was also a devoted Spartan fan 'Go Green - Go White, he also had a great love and knowledge of World War II , he put together model Battleships from that era. He was employed at Hastings Fiberglass until May of this year due to his health, he was also co-owner of the Credit Bureau of Barry County. Denny's passion in life was his grand kids, over the last nine years his energy and love was wrapped up in them. He is survived his wife of 30 wonderful years Debbie, his daughter Nicole Clow , a son DJ James , grandchildren, Braendon, Sydnee, Jackson, Cohen and Addison, his parents, Harold Sr. and Janet James of Vermontville, sister, Linda (Don) Dunn of Florida, brother's, Harold Jr. (Joni) James of Grand Ledge, Michael James of Lansing, sister-in-law, Beth (Jack) Bond of Indiana, special nephews, Dillon (Skooter), Paul and Adam , nieces, Maurica and Lisa, mother and father in-law, Sandy and Andy Monroe of Grand Rapids, many cousins , aunt and uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ken and Marvel Earley, uncle Jack Earley father in-law Art Gallup. Visitation will be held Wednesday one hour prior to service time. Memorial services will be held Wednesday December 12, 2007 at 3:00pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).