Timothy Lee Dennis

Born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky, he was a graduate of University of Kentucky. Shortly thereafter, he moved to Atlanta, Georgia and established himself in the steel industry, ultimately founding the Sun States Steel Corp in Athens, Georgia.

Among his many interests, he was an ardent UK basketball fan and enjoyed golf at the Athens Country Club. Tim loved gardening, hunting, cooking, creative writing and spending time with his family on Lake Hartwell. He is the son of Lee and Willie Dennis of Lexington, Kentucky.

He is survived by his wife, Madge Dennis; daughters, Sarah Grace Dennis of Charleston, SC and Claire Dennis of Washington, DC; brother, Jack Dennis of Cincinnati, Ohio and sister, Barbara Goff of Georgetown, Texas.

A memorial service with reception to follow will be held at Athens Country Club on Sunday, April 8 from 2-5 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Athens Area Humane Society (athenshumanesociety.org) or the American Beekeeping Federation

(abfnet.org/donations).

Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

www.BernsteinFuneralHome.com