Rev. Dennis Allen Ammons
1946 - 2026
The Rev. Dennis Allen Ammons of Clemmons, NC, loving husband of Theresa (Terry) A. Ammons, has joined the Church Triumphant as of April 24, 2026. Rev. Ammons is the son of the late Frank G. Ammons and R. Irene Ammons of Kernersville, NC, and formerly of the Bethel community of Waynesville, NC. The Rev. Ammons is a retired pastor of the United Methodist Church.
Earlier in his life, after graduating from NC State University, Rev. Ammons served as an officer with the US Army’s 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam during the Vietnam War and was decorated for valorous and meritorious service while serving in combat, receiving the Bronze Star.
Upon returning home from military service, Dennis began a career in the furniture industry and spent 35 years in a variety of roles with several major furniture companies. With knowledge and experience on the manufacturing side of the industry, he found working with furniture designers to develop marketable product most rewarding.
Later he attended Duke University in preparation for his calling to the ministry. In addition to his passion for preaching the Word of God, he enjoyed working for homeless advocacies, both civilian and ex-military.
Dennis was a creative learner, always ready to try something new and challenging. He obtained his private pilot’s license, was a competitive sailor, had a professional photography business, loved to hike, read extensively, and explored many avenues of history and ancestry. His grandsons helped him not only stay current but kept him on his toes with their deep and thoughtful questions. He was also quick witted and continued to make his wife laugh until the very end.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Terry, his daughter, Kelly Ammons, mother of his four grandsons, Maddox Gray, Declan Kiger, Jenner Kiger, and Beckett Kiger, his stepson, Ian Hiatt, and his stepdaughter, Taylor Key and her husband, David Key, and Nancy Ammons, grandmother of his grandsons.
If you would like to remember Dennis in a special way, eat your favorite ice cream, spend time with your grandchildren, have a glass of lemonade, watch a history show on YouTube, Howl Back, send a note, text, or make a call to someone just because, or raise a toast to a cherished friend.
Memorials may be made to the Clemmons United Methodist Church Music Program (3700 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC 27012) and Watchmen of the Streets (110 Links Course Lane, Advance, NC 27006).
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 2:00 pm, at Clemmons United Methodist Church. A reception will follow the service.
The service will be live streamed and can be found at Watch Our Online Streamed Services — Clemmons United Methodist Church
Dennis was an extraordinary man. Besides all his talents and learned skills, Dennis was a fine human being. He was truly a man of God who was compassionate to others just as Jesus taught us to be. Our choir will miss him as will all who knew Dennis. Prayers lifted for Terry and the family. The heavenly choir is strengthened by his voice! God bless!
Dennis was one of the finest men I’ve ever known. He was a Godly man, a wonderful husband, Father and Grandfather but also a dear friend. I’ve had the privilege of being a friend to he and Terry for many years and they were like family to us. May God’s peace surround his family now and in the future.
Dennis was someone I knew through my long school friendship with Taylor. He was kind, soft spoken and a generous person. He imprinted on many life’s and will truly be remembered and missed dearly. May God bring peace to his family during this time.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” -2 Timothy 4:7
What a wonderful person Dennis was. I spent many, many nights at their house during highschool, many vacations, and a lot of time talking and learning from him over the years of friendship with Taylor. Dennis and Terry were like a second family. Praying for the entire Ammons family, as the impact Dennis had on so many will surely be felt.