The scaffold and access industry is mourning one of its most beloved professionals in Dennis Ronald Damon, known fondly as “Denny,” who passed away suddenly on February 11, 2018 at the age of 74.
Denny made a name for himself in the scaffold and access industry as one of its most knowledgeable individuals. He brought humor and a touch of competitiveness to his work. Countless co-workers during his decades-long career were honored to know him not only as a colleague but as a friend.
Originally from Aurora, Illinois, Denny enjoyed a brief stint as an investment broker before landing a position with an equipment rental company in Kingwood, Texas in 1981. Years later he founded Max Access with his great friend Max Cammack.
Denny’s zeal for working with customers, solving problems, and talking to people led to an absolute love for his work. At 74, he continued to work full-time at Max Access, where the walls are dotted with project photographs that Denny had snapped and framed over the years. His decades-long career in the scaffold and access industry made him an unparalleled expert, and his tenacity and enjoyment for problem solving helped him succeed. At home, his wife Pam describes Denny as artistic and a lover of simple things. When not golfing, fishing, or watching sports, he could often be found sitting outside listening to the stream that trickles through their backyard.
As co-workers and longtime friends have gathered in recent weeks, Denny’s impact on the industry he served is clear. He touched many lives and elicited many laughs with his stories and anecdotes. Among the memories shared by those who knew him, there is a common theme of affection and admiration. His cheerful, booming laugh, and his ability to lighten a room by making people smile will be forever remembered and sorely missed by his work family.
To his family and dearest friends, the Sky Climber and Max Access teams extend our deepest condolences.
Denny is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Pamela of Kingwood, TX, son Zachary Damon of Louisville, KY, son John Damon of Madison, MS (spouse Helaina), their 5 children Darby, David, Dean, Demi and Drew, Laura Damon of Nashville, TN, daughter Lezzlie Hornsby of Kingwood, TX, son Trey Hornsby of Louisville, KY (spouse Tracey) and their three children, Hunter, Sydney and Lexi, and sister Janet Harrison (spouse Bobby) of The Villages, FL, niece Tiffany Elstad of The Villages, FL and nephew B.J. Harrison of Lafayette, LA. He is pre-deceased by his parents Jack and Doris (“Dodie”) Damon.