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  1. Hal and Billie were dear friends and we enjoyed many happy occasions together. For many years we shared Friday night cocktails and dinner together, along with other friends. Hal poured the best scotch and soda!! Our love, thoughts and prayers surround Billie and their family. Love, Martin and Nonie Booth

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James Harold Denny

April 10, 2025

James Harold “Hal” Denny died Thursday, April 10, 2025 in Gaithersburg, MD. He was born May 13, 1925 in Red House, KY. Hal was predeceased by his son, David Watson Denny and his grandson David Elliott Denny. He was a naval aviator, retired U.S. Navy Reserve Captain, business consultant, volunteer and loving family man.

Hal was the loving husband of Billie Sue Watson Denny; devoted father of James H. Denny II (wife, Fran), beloved father-in- law of Nancy Wylie; cherished grandfather of Bryan, Shannon, and Amy Lynn, and the loving great- grandfather of Eli and Quincy. Hal is also survived by his brother, William P. Denny (wife, Fiona) and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Duck Church, Duck, NC on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Caring Hands Ministry, Duck Church, Duck, NC 27949. Expressions of sympathy are welcome at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with local arrangements.

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Jim and Karen Kranda

Billie, We are so sorry for your loss. Hal was a great friend and neighbor.

Nonie H Booth

Hal and Billie were dear friends and we enjoyed many happy occasions together. For many years we shared Friday night cocktails and dinner together, along with other friends. Hal poured the best scotch and soda!! Our love, thoughts and prayers surround Billie and their family. Love, Martin and Nonie Booth