James R. Denney, was born in Chehalis, WA in 1942, and passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021.

Russ grew up and attended school in Centralia, Washington. He then served at Larson Air Force Base, Moses Lake, Washington.

He and Pat returned to Centralia to raise their two sons, then moved to Shelton in 1984, to own and run Pantorium Cleaners until it closed in 2014.

Russ will be remembered for his ready smile at work, church, Centralia School Board, and Shelton Chamber of Commerce.

He leaves his wife of 59 years, Pat, his son Mike (LaRae) of Poulsbo, Son Chuck (Kelli) of Tumwater and three wonderful grandchildren.