Randall Scott Denton Jr.
Randall Scott Denton Jr.
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Randall Denton Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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November 28, 2009
Hey Sweetie,
I've been thinking about you sooo much (I always do really). I'm missing you more and more. Like you used to say "That don't make no sense :) This was your favorite time of the year-even when you were a little thing and got your birdwell bathing suit & docksiders--for Christmas. I guess last year it was still a terrible dream I was going to wake up from. If only it was!!! All of your people love you & miss you so much!!!!! You have "Charlie Chute" to play with now and I know Mema has been taking great care of you. And if she needs help, I know Francis is there too. I love you so much and send the biggest hug ever. Knowing that you are with Jesus gives me enough peace to go on. Love you, love you, love you. And I hope you shaved :)
MOM******
September 9, 2009
On a week where it was supposed to rain every day (and has), the sun came out and shined bright today. I can’t help but feel you are responsible for this. The first Hokies game was this past weekend, and something didn’t feel right even though I was in the loving company of friends and family… I didn’t receive a phone call from you saying “Let’s go Hokies”. I really miss that phone call, but even more that you weren’t here with us. I sure do miss my big brother. Thank you for bringing out the sun.
Love always,
Your younger brother, Casey
April 15, 2009
I am sure you had a great birthday and if I know you, there was some money and shopping involved too. I sure miss you. Save a rocking chair in heaven for me!
Laura
April 15, 2009
I hope you had a nice birthday Scottie. I still think about you often and miss you very much. Uncle Selden
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April 14, 2009
Scottie,
Between Memaw and Aunt Pearl, I'm sure you had a delicious birthday cake.
Love,
Barbara
April 13, 2009
Remembering you on your special day! We will blow out the candles and smile.
Mom, Dad, Casey, & Me
October 27, 2008
Hello, I graduated with Scott from KWHS in 1992, I was saddened when I learned of his death this past weekend. I wish I had had the opportunity to attend the service. Whenever I went into Food Lion, when visiting KW, we would always talk and catch up. He will be greatly missed. God bless him and his family in their time of sorrow.
Melody and Jason Grady
October 7, 2008
Scottie-
You were such a good person and had a wonderful heart. I came to Food Lion every day and hoped I would see your smiling face. You were always so happy and always had this grin on your face.. You were a sweet heart and will be missed dearly.
To the family-
I grew up in Cherry Hill with you all hope you remember me. I moved to NC back in Aug so I just heard about your loss You are in my thoughts and prayers and Scottie will be missed..
Selden Denton
September 28, 2008
I just want to thank everyone who has written in Scottie's guest book. Everyone has said such kind and nice things about Scottie. Scottie always seemed to look up to so many people. I don't think he realized how many looked up to him.
Amy Alvis White
September 24, 2008
Scottie will be truly missed. He was always so friendly and talkative when I would see him at the store. He always inquired about my family too. I was shocked to just hear this news. My prayers are with his family.
Erin Poston
September 16, 2008
My heart and prayers are with you in this tragic time. I was heartbroken to hear of Scottie's accident. It seems like yesterday we were all riding bikes around the neighborhood care free and innocent, exploring the woods, climbing trees, getting chased by dobermans, playing video games and rollerskating and skateboarding in the Denton garage. Many of my childhood memories included Kami, Casey, and Scottie. All of those memories came rushing back. Like Jon, I always seemed to see Scottie on my visits back to KW in Food Lion and he always asked how I was and how Jon was doing. He is a very special soul and he left a lot of wonderful memories for everyone he knew. I have peace in knowing that he he is in a better place now.
Jennifer Parker-Taylor
September 16, 2008
To The Denton Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I was so upset when i heard the news. I kept in touch with him over the years seeing him in food lion & the sportspage. I have great memories with him. my prom, when he got his first red car. talking on the phone for hours. Me & Chad will miss him so much. He was such a good guy. I pray for your family daily to give each one of you strength . I know he is with his grandma he loved so much.
Cassie (Hubble) Terrell
September 14, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jessica Denton Beale
September 14, 2008
Scottie,
You will be missed by all. It is so nice to see all of the people who have come together for you and the family. I have thoroughly enjoyed hearing the stories from all of your friends.
Scott, Debra, Kami, & Casey,
The river pictures brought back some wonderful memories of our time together when we were little. I can't stop thinking about Mema and how she always took care of everyone and now she is reunited with Scottie to do it all over again. I am thinking about you all always. I love you!
Hunter Denton
September 13, 2008
Scottie I will miss you so much! Everytime I go fishing I will remember you and try to catch a big one for you. I know Memaw greeted you with open arms when you got to heaven and y'all are both happy to be reunited.
michael berry
September 12, 2008
uncle scott, aunt deborah,casey,kami,
I can never put in words how much scottie ment to me. I have so many memories of yall together at the river teaching ALL of us to ski, how to love each other, and most importantly how to have fun. what i will always hold close is all the times i spent with scottie, and bo. we were three knuckleheads up to no good. i loved scottie dearly, and all i can do is pray for yall during these impossable days. i love yall so much, and its been very hard to not be home for yall.
love yall, mean it
michael berry
Helen Hellermann
September 12, 2008
Scott, Debra, Kami, Casey, Ed, Robin, Michael, Travis, Mike and all of the Denton Family,
I am so sorry for your loss! My heart is sad for all of you…what is life going to be without our Scottie? I have to tell you, I have known you all for a long time and I have never met such a loving family in my life. Friends can get you through this, but I have to say the Denton family you are all a strong loving family and that is what is going to help you to get through this…is your love that I have watched for 30 years for each other. Papa and Mema did well and Scottie was very lucky to be raised in such a loving family! We will all miss Scottie so very much, but we are so lucky that he is with Mema…I can only imagine how happy she is right now. Papa, I know you will miss Scottie’s everyday phone calls…you were so special to him. Scott and Debra you are and were such good parents to Scottie – don’t ever forget that and Kamie and Casey, Scottie loved you both so much – keep his memory in your heart. I will always help you – I have a lot of memories.
One memory was: He had some cool sun glasses down at the river. Bean and I really liked them and he was working at the grocery store. The sun glasses came from the grocery store so he kept make trips back to the grocery store for Bean and me for these sun glasses like his.
Scottie was living with a loving heart and Scottie died with a loving heart…just like the rest of your family.
Good job Mr. Denton!
I love you all and you all are in my heart!
Casey, Jamie, Sierra, JJ and Dusty Healey
September 12, 2008
When I walked into the funeral home yesterday my heart started to burn. I could not hold my tears in for they just started to poor. Scottie you are going to be so deeply missed I just cant express how much. When we had the memorial at your house for you I was not sure how I was going to be able to hold it in and of course I let it go again. I was crying for the sake of not seeing you in person anymore but I know that you are watching over all of us. I wrote this message for you that was read at your funeral and I just want you to know that we all loved you deeply. You will forever be greatly missed. Love you scottie,
Dear Scottie, I don't know where to begin. I met him almost 7 years ago if not more and at first he was so shy and quiet but after a few months my kids would run over to him and say hey Scottie and want to play or if he was outside they would go out there and play with him. They thought the world of him as well. He was like my big kid. He would come over and eat dinner with us so many nights I cant count on mine and Jamie's hands and feet. He would make himself right at home and sit and talk and watch tv and play with the kids. He was so nice and so honest. We lived near him and Chris for almost 3 years and when we moved it really was different as he had told friends that he missed us being beside him. Scottie was a wonderful guy and friend. I will always and forever remember scottie. He was one of the nicest most pure people I have ever met and I am so thankful that the Lord gave him to us as a friend. My mother passed about almost 13 years ago when she was 36 years old and he was one years shy of her being 36. Her birthday was the day after he passed away and I think that if she would have met Scottie before she passed away she would have loved him and mothered him too. He was my big kid. I know that she was honored to have him home for her birthday. She may no longer be on this earth to mother me but now she is there to mother scottie. She will embrace him with her wings.I know they are together. I miss him so bad and he will always have a special place in my heart. I know that he is home. We love you always.
Scottie this poem is for you:
My whole heart wants to ache
it hurts so bad,
They way he went was so terrible
it is so sad,
Such a wonderful guy to leave this way
it is so hard to take it day by day,
He was alone when it happened and it tears me apart
to imagine his thoughts and the beat of his heart,
I am so thankful for the friendship and the words we shared
I just dont know why his life was not spared,
When I think of about the honesty and the giggle he would give
That just gives him more reason to live,
It is so hard to take in and you are not supposed to ask why
I just know that he is welcomed home beyond the sky,
I would rather have a memory to grasp and remember
To hold on to a soul so loving and so tender,
My heart wants to melt and I just want to cry
I just really don't know why you had to die,
But you are now in a life where you have no pain
We will remember you at the river and the smell of the rain,
You are with us always and forever so true
Our hearts will always hold a special place for you.
I am glad that I was your friend. I would rather have a heart full of memories then a lifetime with nothing. You taught us that there is no way to be a perfect friend. But a million ways to be a really great one. We love you always and forever. Casey, Jamie, Sierra, JJ and Dusty Healey
NIQUETRA TEMPLE
September 12, 2008
Kami,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
amber and dan allen
September 12, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Our heart goes out to you and your family.
Kimberly Sienko
September 11, 2008
To the Denton Family,
I cannot begin to imagine your sorrow and pain in this time of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I remember like it was yesterday, growing up, playing in the woods at Scottie's house or at our house which were just 2 houses apart- going sleigh riding down the driveways and into the streets, playing outside all day and staying out until dark waiting for both our father's to either start whistling or calling that is was time to come in for the night.
My sister, Laura and I will always remember and hold these childhood memories very dear to our hearts. I will always remember Scottie laughing and being a very kind hearted person.
May God bless and help you continue to hold your loved ones near and close to your heart.
Kami Denton
September 11, 2008
The UNC Tarheels are winning tonight for you Scottie.
Jacqueline Cozens
September 11, 2008
To the Denton Family,
The Memorial Service was beautiful. God's presence and love was there with you and all of those that love you and Scotty so much. We will keep you in our prayers.
Love you,
Jackie & Billy
Chester Sienko
September 11, 2008
Scotty, It has been many a year since I had seen you and the impression you left on my children will last a lifetime. I remember you and my youngest daughter running around the yard and I have fond memories of the friendship that you two held dear. I am sorry that you left this planet so young and unfullfilled, but rest asured, your kindness to my children and the lasting impression will extend forever. I am sorry that the time was brief, but know that quality surpasses quantity any day. My daughters and I will miss the ability to reconnect here, but will do so another day.
annette denitto - casey
September 11, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Jeff, Lisa, Kayla, and Ryan Huffman
September 11, 2008
Scott, Debbie, Kami, and Casey,
We were so sorry to hear about Scottie. I cannot imagine what you must be going through. We just wanted to you to know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers, and that if there is anything that we can do please let us know.
Mary Walton
September 11, 2008
Debi and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your son and brother. I knew him from his job at Food Lion. He was always smiling and kind. May God bless you all with strength, courage and the love of family & friends to help you in this most difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary
Sandy Conley
September 11, 2008
Debbie and family,
Words can not express how my heart brakes for you and your family. It is very little comfort right now but you will always have your memories and this will help until you see him again. Although I did not know Scottie I have always heard good things about him. In God we trust and love, Sandy
Laura Foresta (Sienko)
September 11, 2008
Scottie,
For you, Scooty Bubba Grandpa....that was my nickname for you throughout school. I knew how much you hated being called Scooty, but you always smiled when I did so. Kami and Casey looked up to you so much, so it was so cute to hear them calling you Bubba. As for Grandpa, we used to sit on my front porch and pretend to be old and talk about the 'kids these days', so the nickname stuck, remember?
You were my first childhood friend and I'll always remember you sharing your toy guns and screaming when Kim and I chased you with our painted fingernails. Then, throughout school, you were always there to listen to me. I used to tease you for your love of new shoes and shopping! So many wonderful memories and even though this is so hard for me, I know that one day, I'll be sitting in my rocker and you'll come walking up my driveway and we'll talk about those good ole days again in heaven.
To the Denton family,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. Scottie was family to me too and I will miss him so much. If there is anything I can do, ever, please just ask and I will be there for you.
Kami and Casey, I know your Bubba is still here with you as he is for me. He always will be. My love to you all...
Laura
Robyn Johnson
September 11, 2008
Scott, Debbie, Casey and Kami. My heart is broken for you. I will miss him so much. And I will always remember how much he loved Bo, Kristi and Sara! And how excited he was that the girls moved back to King William!! Every time I would stop at Food Lion, and he was working, he would greet me with the biggest smile and say, "Mama Johnson, where have you been? Oh, Lord, I bet you're up to no good!!!" And I would laugh and hug him!! Love and prayers to you all
Robyn
Angela Resnick
September 11, 2008
Debbie, Scott, Kami and Casey
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Scottie. He will Truly be missed!! I'm going to miss seeing him at Food Lion and asking me " is mama working hard?". If there's anything I can do please don't hesitate to call. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Angela Resnick
Tiffany (Pitts) Powell
September 11, 2008
The Denton Family:
I am in a state of shock myself I can't imagine what your going thru. When I found out on Monday I could not beleive it - Scottie was one of the most personable people I knew. There was not a time that I would go into Food Lion that he did not greet me and want to know if I had seen Kami lately and how I was doing -- He never over the years as time went on seem to forget as people tend to do as our lives take different paths that his sister and I were best friends. He will truley be missed.. May god bless your entire family in the days to come. Kami I have already told you this should you need anything you know where to reach me---
Take Care,
Paige Nobles
September 11, 2008
Debbie & Scott - I am so so sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember Scottie running thru the woods to our house and playing with Troy. My heart goes out to you and your family. Love and Prayers - Paige (Bower) Nobles
Robin May
September 11, 2008
Dear Scottie,
I will miss you so much! I know that Mema was so happy to see you & it's somewhat comforting to know that you are together! You are such a sweetheart & will live on in our hearts forever!
Love, Bean
September 10, 2008
The student's and Director's of Wootton High School Stage Crew want to express their deepest sympathy and sorrow to the Denton family. May you each find strength and peace during this very difficult time.
Robert, Sherry, & Matthew Smith
September 10, 2008
We are deeply saddened by the lost of such a wonderful friend. May
God be with you all during this time.
And know that Scottie was loved by us all.
Travis May
September 10, 2008
Scottie:
You left way too soon. Fishing, campfires, late nights by the river and listening to music: from now on each of those things will carry your presence along with them. Send the big fish our way and we will see you at the Pearly gates. We'll bring the beers.
p.s. Turkeyhead!
Travis and Russ
Tina (Reed) Howell
September 10, 2008
Scott, Debbie, Kami and Casey,
I can't even begin to imagine what you're going through. Such a tragic loss to a wonderulf person. Scottie was always so sweet to me and always smiling. It's been years since I've seen him, but it doesn't make this any easier. I hope you can all somehow find comfort in knowing how much Scottie was loved by everyone he knew. I know he's in a better place...still smiling.
God Bless,
~Tina
Selden Denton
September 10, 2008
I'll miss you so much Scottie. You'll be thought of often and never forgotten: and always in my prayers.
Kami Denton
September 10, 2008
We greatly appreciate all the thoughts, comments, and prayers. It has been very hard and will continue to be but with all of the support we have received through internet, phone, and deliveries it has meant so much. Thank you for remembering and sharing your comments.
JASON MITCHELL
September 10, 2008
To the entire Denton Family,
Ive known Scottie for quite awhile now as Casey and my brother Ryan have been friends for years and have gotten to know him even better since he moved in with Chris several years ago. Words cant describe how I felt when I got the call Monday morning of Scotties passing. He was a person who didnt know a stranger and always would be in a good mood. Everytime I saw him he would ask about my brother and then would always talk about Casey and tell me how he was doing or when he was coming home. Casey you might have been his little brother but he really looked up to you. He always loved going to the river whether it be to see his grandfather or to just get away. To the entire family just know that you all are in my prayers and I just ask anyone who reads this to keep Chris in your prayers as well because him and Scottie were roommates and Chris unfortunately was their throughout the whole ordeal. Again if anyone needs anything just let me know.
Jason Mitchell
Tasha Johnson
September 10, 2008
my thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow. Scottie was a very nice and careing person and will be remembered by all. may god bless!
Loretta Seal
September 10, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Scott will greatly be missed.
Kathy Denton
September 10, 2008
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Heaven just got a lot sweeter with Scottie there. I'm sure he's in Memaw's arms.
Much love,
Heath and Kathy Denton (and family)
Sally Pearson
September 10, 2008
Dear Debbie, Scott, Kami and Casey- I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time. Scottie was a sweet person and I will miss seeing him.
Catherine (Davenport) Barlow
September 10, 2008
Debbie and family:
I was totally shocked and saddened to hear the news of Scottie's passing. I still remember babysitting Kami & Casey and Scottie would always be hanging around somewhere. I will miss seeing him in Food Lion - he greeted me with a smile and a "hello" everytime he saw me. He grew up to be a sweet man - I know you were proud. May God, family and friends surround you with love at this time. Love,
Ann & Wayne Otto
September 10, 2008
Debbie, Scott, Casey & Kami, We were so saddened to hear about Scottie's accident. You know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Just remember God will help you through this and he will certainly take care of Scottie. Please call on us if there is anything you need. We love you.
Alison Davis
September 10, 2008
I have known Scottie for years. I use to always look to see if he was working when I went to Food Lion and he would always ask how my day was going. I know that no words can make this easier, but just remember he is and always will be in the hearts of so many people. Just know that he was a great guy and will always be watching over you. My heart goes out to your family. Casey I have not seen you since school but if you need anything please let me know.
Tammy Edwards
September 10, 2008
Words can not express how sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Scottie will be greatly missed.
Jon Shank
September 10, 2008
Kami, Casey, Debbie, Scott and the rest of the family - my heart is with you. Miss you guys and especially gonna miss seeing Scottie what seemed like every time I was home randomly out of the blue.
September 10, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the Denton family at the tragic lose of Randall Scott. May God Bless you all.
Carolyn Skinker-Wootton High School Rockville, MD
September 10, 2008
We're so saddened by this tragic news. We want to let Scott, Debbie, Kami & Casey know that we're keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and know how difficult this time must be for you all.
We are truly going to miss Scottie's smiling face, but trust that he's in a wonderful place.
All Our Sympathy & Love,
Dustin, Traci & Payton Lewis
Aylett, VA
Jaime (Gray) Miller
September 10, 2008
Scottie and my mom and talking in heaven. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers and we know how your heart feels. Please know that we are here for you if any of you need anything. Scottie is now your guardian angel. God bless you all!!!!
Jaime, Donald, Blake, and Reagan Miller
Anita Phillips
September 10, 2008
I know from personal expierence that there are no words of comfort at this moment. I lost my 13 year old son a year and a half ago. The only thing I can say is to take comfort in the family and friends around you. You will never be alone in this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
ROBBIE BARBER
September 10, 2008
MR & MRS DENTON AND FAMILY,
I WILL VERY MUCH MISS SCOTTIE. HE WOULD COME BY AND CHECK ON ME WHENEVER I WAS DOWN AT THE FARM. HE WOULD ALWAYS COME BY AND SAY HELLO AND GIVE ME THE WEEKLY FISHING REPORT OF WHAT HE HAD BEEN CATCHING IN THE POND. THE WORLD WILL BE ALITTLE MORE EMPTY NOW WITHOUT HIM.
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Amanda Walsh (Carden)
September 10, 2008
I am very sorry for you loss. Scotty lived 2 doors away from me and I will miss seeing him driving up and down our road and at foodlion. He was always very kind hearted and very friendly to all of us that lived on Roane Oak Rd. We will all miss him very much.
To Kami,
Hey girl I am so sorry for all that you are going through right now. Just always keep Scotty close to your heart and think of all the good times. God will see you through this very difficult time.
Sue and Tommy Kelley
September 10, 2008
We are going to miss you here at the rivah. You were our rivah buddy, and so how you loved to fish, no matter how hot it was. Our love to Papa Denton and all the family. You are now with your Grandma LaVerne. We all know how much she loved you.
Becky Souther-Williams and family
September 10, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. Scottie will be missed.
Gail Jagannath
September 10, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Diane Hare
September 10, 2008
I went to school with Scotty and was best friends with your neighbor then, Laura Sienko. She is in FL and I have told her of your loss. She is devastated and saddened. We both send you such heartfelt sympathies. He was a very SWEET and KIND young man. May God count him as one of his angels.
Casey Denton
September 9, 2008
I miss you and love you Scottie.
Your Brother,
Casey
P.S. Thanks to everyone who has/will support me and my family through these times.
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