Bartley Dennis was born March 3, 1947, to Agnes Dennis (James) and Victor Dennis in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. Bartley Dennis was the last of 6 siblings: four

(4) girls and two (2) boys. He attended St. Elizabeth Technical High school (STETHS), where he developed and honed his welding skill.

After high school, Bartley worked at several companies, including, Alpart, Reynolds, Holland Estate, Revere, Issa Credit Corporation, Creative Lamps and Legs Things, and Kaiser Bauxite, where he last worked in Jamaica. While at Kaiser Bauxite, Bartley was honored and recognized for being the only person willing to do and complete what was thought to be a dangerous job. After a massive layoff and earning the respect of his peers and superiors, he was one of the few persons rehired at Kaiser; Barley Dennis was a MASTER welder.

During his younger years, Bartley Dennis became a father and a husband. Over the years, he had a total of 8 children. (First to last) Diana Dennis, Carlene Dennis, Susan Dennis, Margaret Dennis, Verica Dennis, Christopher –Paul Dennis, Chadwick- Paul Dennis, and Angelina Dennis. Later in life, and through his children, he earned the distinguished title of the grandfather of 18 grandchildren and five (5) great-grandchildren.

In 1986, Bartley Dennis moved to the United States of America to further his dream and pursue his welding career. After migrating, Bartley settled in Miami, Florida, where he lived, worked for different companies, and then later started his own welding company. Bartley spent the rest of his life helping others in and around the Miami, Florida area, and along the way, he met people who became more than friends; they became family.

Bartley Dennis will be remembered for being a son, Father, Brother, Cousin, Friend, and Uncle to all that loved him. His attributes include being a good dancer, a wonderful personality, a love for making people laugh, always smiling, and being very kind, fun-loving, and kind-hearted. Bartley Dennis will be missed by everyone who met and knew him.