Scott Joseph Denney

Scott Joseph Denney, 57, of Grain Valley, Missouri passed away on August 27, 2023. Scott was born on May 24, 1966, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Frederick and Antoinette Denney. He was preceded in death by his brother Michael Denney. He is survived by his wife Alisa Denney; parents Frederick and Antoinette Denney; sons Adam and Aerik Denney; daughter Annamarie James (Donivan); granddaughters Makenzie, Brooke, and Avonna; and his brother Mark Denney (Julie); along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Scott graduated from Truman High School in 1984 and went on to Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg. He graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice. Scott started his career as a Missouri State probation and parole officer in 1991. He remained close to the many friends he made there. In 1994, he joined the family lighting business, Foley Group, Inc., and became president in 2008. He had a vision to grow the business, played a key role in the Foley Group, Inc./Convergence merger in 2021, and was honored to be the Executive Vice President. His drive to achieve success and grow the family business garnered his business associates who also refer to him as a “beloved friend.” And his friends? Scott had too many to count. Everyone easily referred to him as their best friend. Those friends felt blessed to have known such a great and selfless man. The phrase, “He would give you the shirt off his back,” will forever conjure a visual of Scott doing something for someone else. Scott fiercely loved his family! He had loving support from his parents throughout his life who were always present at events hosted by Scott and Alisa. He embraced Alisa’s love for her “outside of the box” gardening style. If it was against the grain, she loved it, and he always found a way to make her vision come alive. The antics of his kids and grandkids were another story. It was not Adam, Aerik, and Anna coming up with the FUN ideas…it was Scott. If you were ever present at the Denney full-court backyard slip and slide, then you know exactly what he was like. Halloween and Christmas were always an outlandish spectacle. As you know, a lighting extravaganza was required for all events and holidays. Scott was a passionate leader in many ways, and it carried out in his hobbies: Cub Scout leader, basketball and soccer coach for his children, and Wild Ones Investment Club president to name a few. He loved the outdoors and had many hobbies including enjoying and caring for his bird and butterfly nature friends, camping, fishing, hunting, scuba diving, and other water activities. Scott’s favorite hobby was competing in local BBQ competitions with his team, Split Log Smokers, since 1992. He was recognized by The American Royal BBQ Association as “Legend Team Member”. His ribs were ribbon worthy, and if you bought a barbeque sandwich from a Boy Scout Troop at SantaCaliGon, it is a pretty good bet that it was cooked in Scott’s smoker while hanging out with his friends in his driveway. There are so many wonderful memories surrounding these activities. All are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at Stonehaus Farms Winery (24607 NE Colbern Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO) from 6:00-9:00 on Friday, September 8th. A barbeque meal provided by Split Log Smokers will be available. In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to donate to one of the following: Monarch Butterfly reserve: thegiftedtree.com/denney Arbor Day Trees in Memory: https://shop.arborday.org/trees-in-memory

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Scott Joseph Denney

May 24, 1966 - August 27, 2023