James "Jimmy D." Denson, 87, of Memphis, TN, passed away February 2, 2015. He was born in Wewoka, OK on October 23, 1927. He was a Merchant Marine and then proudly served as US Marine. Mr. Denson was an avid sportsman, former professional Boxer and a furniture store owner. He is survived by his two sons, Milton Denson and Jesse Denson; sister, Deloris Clark; brother, Lowell Edward Denson "Spike"; granddaughter, Alissa Danielle Denson; step granddaughter, Paula Lynn Dawkins; and great grandchild, Kendall Danille Fergie. Mr. Denson was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse James & Mattie Gertrude Denson; siblings, Quentin, Juanita, Gladys, Gloria, Delmer, Jesse Lee, and Virginia Faye. Visitation will be 12 p.m. until service begins at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 10 at Forest Hill East Funeral Home. Interment will be at 2:30 p.m. at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. Forest Hill East Funeral Home has charge. 901-382-1000