Percy G. Dennis was known for his deep, abiding faith.

He was a gentle soul, always eager to share his love for the Lord with others or to pass along a word of encouragement.

Known to his family and friends as the “Best Dressed Man of God,” he had a keen eye for fashion and was endowed with the consummate entrepreneur’s spirit.

Mr. Dennis worked for more than 20 years at Philip Morris and also at DuPont. He also pursued numerous other retail business ventures, including owning three men’s clothing stores.

Among them: The Scarlet Thread, a men’s clothing store on South Side for many years. He also sold Amway, jewelry and other accessories. Most recently, he sold Organo Gold Coffee and owned The Consign Men’s Boutique at 921 Hull St.

Mr. Dennis is being remembered following his death Tuesday, May 19, 2015, in Richmond. He was 68.

A wake is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 28, at the Richmond Christian Center, 214 Cowardin Ave., on South Side.

His life will be celebrated at a noon funeral Friday, May 29, at the Richmond Christian Center.

Mr. Dennis was born Jan. 13, 1947, in Richmond, one of seven siblings. He was baptized as a child at Chicago Avenue Baptist Church on South Side.

He was affectionately known as “Butch” by family and close friends.

Mr. Dennis grew up in the Blackwell neighborhood and was educated in Richmond Public Schools. He graduated from Armstrong High School in 1965 and joined the Air Force. He was stationed at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla., and served a tour of duty in Vietnam.

He was ordained as a minister while a member at the Richmond Christian Center.

He joined the Faith and Family Church in Chesterfield County in 2011, and shortly thereafter, was ordained as an elder.

“He always carried God in his heart, and as he matured, his faith grew even stronger,” his daughter, Niambi, said.

“He never met a stranger. He really loved everyone that he met. It was amazing to see how many people he impacted. He could often be heard pouring his love of God into others.”

Mr. Dennis is survived by his two daughters, Niambi and Naja; two brothers, Charles Dennis Jr. and Robert Dennis; three sisters, Blanche Dennis, Juanita Watson and Marsha Dennis-Bostick; three grandchildren; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and other family members.