Dennis York

Dennis Wayne York, 75, of Sophia, NC, died Sunday, April 5, 2026. at his home.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2026, at South Plainfield Friends Meeting, Sophia, with Pastor Alvin Battle and Pastor Steve Pruitt officiating. Burial will follow in the Meeting's Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard.

A native of Surry Co., NC, Mr. York was born April 28, 1950, the son of the late Ralph and Vera Smith York. He retired as a driver for Voncanon Trucking for over 30 years who was known by his CB handle name "Bouncey." He proudly served in the US Marines during the Vietnam War.

Being the Remote King of the TV, he was always able to watch shows that he enjoyed like Walker, Texas Ranger, In The Heat of The Night, and other old westerns. He also enjoyed his calming, quiet time watching the birds, squirrels, and the sun rise every morning that he was able to sit on the porch. Most of all, Mr. York loved his family.

In addition to his parents, Mr. York was preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth York, and Michael "Tadpole" York.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sheryl York; daughter, Lockett Suitt (Larry); sons, Brandon York (Amanda), Zachary York (Katie); sisters, Pat Davis (Randy), Janice Pell (Reid); grandchildren, Madison, Zoe, Vanessa, Elizabeth, Brodie, Maxie, Sarah; great grandchild, Mila, and his best friend since serving in Vietnam, Benji Stitt.

The family will receive friends from 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. at the church on Thursday, prior to the graveside services.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to South Plainfield Friends Meeting, 4033 South Plainfield Road, Sophia, NC 27350.