Norman George Dennis' Obituary
Dr. Norman George Dennis passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the age of 93.
Loving father of Laurel and Paul Dennis (Carrie). Son of the late Nellie Blanche McMillian Dennis and George Dennis. Grandfather of Dr. Katie Dennis (Dr. Ryan Edwards) and Scott Dennis.
Dr. Norman Dennis was born in Plymouth, England on March 13, 1925. After Graduating from Christ’s College of the University of Cambridge and later receiving his Doctorate there, he moved to the US and to Huntsville, Alabama in 1964 where he worked as a rocket scientist for many years. Norman was awarded a total of 2 Doctorates and 5 Masters Degrees in the sciences and business during his lifetime. He later moved to Poplarville, MS where he worked at the Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi until his retirement. Norman resided happily at Christwood Retirement Community, Madisonville, LA for 3 years until his passing.
All funeral services are private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Mr. Dennis to be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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