DENNIS, James (Mike)

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona, Friday, November 08, 2013 James "Mike" Dennis Mike Dennis left his temporary home on Earth on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013, to reunite with his Heavenly Father in eternal happiness. Mike was born in Lamar, Colo., to John and Shirley Dennis. He graduated from Santa Fe High School, at which time he enlisted in the United States Air Force and then attended NMSU. Mike met and married the love of his life, Annette Martinez, and they began their family. Mike was very successful in the car business. In 1999, Mike and his family relocated to Prescott, Ariz., and advanced in his career to general manager. Mike was a loving husband, father, Pa, son, brother and uncle. His hobbies included spending time with his family, golfing, hiking, fishing, hunting, gardening and people in general. He was preceded in death by his father John, son Johnathon and nephew Shane. Mike is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 35 years, Annette Dennis; children Shiri Briseno (Manuel) and their children Nicolas, Nathan and Isaac; Patrick Dennis (Jennifer) and his children Sean, Hailee and McKenzie; his mother Shirley Dennis; brothers Rusty (Teresa) and Johnny (Patty); sisters Jolyn Williams (Steve) and Jeanne Dennis; sister-in-law Jeanne Martinez; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, at York Dodge, Jeep, 500 Prescott Lakes Parkway, Prescott, Ariz. Hampton Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit www.hamptonfuneralhome.com to sign Mike's guestbook. Information provided by survivors.