Mr. Dennis Shorter, 65, of Atlanta, Georgia. (Formerly Palatka, Florida) answered his heavenly call Friday, January 21, 2022 at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, Georgia. September 6, 1956 was a glorious day in Cordele, Georgia. Dennis Shorter Sr. was born to the late Alonzo C. Jones and the late Velema T. Shorter who preceded him in death. Dennis grew up in Palatka, Florida and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Dennis met Anna M. Alridge (Brinson) and with this union two children were born: Shemica Greene (Shorter) and Dennis Shorter Jr. Dennis enjoyed working for 20 + years with the Gilmore family and after retiring completely, he enjoyed watching old cowboy and western movies, and sitting in the garage listening to his favorite radio station enjoying the rest of his days on earth. Dennis will be missed tremendously by many, and all loves he has touched. He leaves behind to cherish his memories two children Shemica (Roderick) Greene of Tampa, Florida and Dennis Shorter Jr. of Palatka, Florida; sisters Dianne (the late William) White of Atlanta, Georgia, Lois Jones of St. Augustine, Florida, Renea (Lee) Jones of Palatka, Florida, Felicia Gills of Winter Haven, Florida, Gloria Dell (Leonard) Wright of Palatka, Florida; brother Leon (Roslyn) Jones of Gainesville, Florida; and one Aunt Dorothy King of Cordele, Georgia, also 7 grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.