John Lawrence Dennison, a longtime resident of Bowie, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 26, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife, Delores Gayle, two devoted sons, John Andrew and Thomas Mitchell, two wonderful daughter-in-laws, 6 talented grandchildren and one younger sister, Frances of Shawnee, Kansas. A memorial service will be held at Cresthill Baptist Church, 6510 Laurel-Bowie Rd (Rt. 197) on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 2pm. Contributions to the church can be made in lieu of flowers.