Two months before his centennial birthday, Reverend Charles Victor Denman passed away. In a life spent serving Christ, Reverend Denman was a retired Methodist minister. He was reared as a Quaker, and held leadership positions in the Friends church prior to becoming a Methodist. He was a native of Alda, Nebraska and became a Dallas resident after graduating from SMU's Perkins School of Theology. His undergraduate work was completed at Nebraska Central College where he played football - not very well, he would say. After undergraduate school, he worked both as a teacher and a social worker. Following his ordination as a Methodist minister, he held two Associate posts before founding Walnut Hill United Methodist Church in Dallas, a church in which he remained active after retirement. Throughout his career, Reverend Denman also held Senior Minister posts with Wesley United Methodist Church, Plymouth Park United Methodist Church and St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Combining his interest in social work and the ministry, he and several other ministers went to Chicago with change in their pockets to experience life on the streets. This weeklong experience as a homeless person galvanized his commitment to helping the disadvantaged. In retirement, Reverend Denman was a tireless volunteer - giving his time to North Texas Shared Ministries, Scottish Rite Hospital and many other organizations. He met his wife of 65 years, Kathleen Morris Denman, at a Christian camp at which they were both counselors. True love ensued. This enduring partnership produced two sons: Charles Morris Denman and Stanley Franklin Denman. He is survived by his wife, his sons and their wives, Cindy and Beverley and his grandson, Peter Stanley Denman and several beloved nieces and nephews. Charles will be remembered for his sense of humor, his art, his love of family and friends and his love of Christ. The memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15th at Walnut Hill United Methodist Church, 10066 Marsh Lane. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Walnut Hill United Methodist Church.