James "Eddie" Denton

James "Eddie" Denton

James Denton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 30 to Oct. 1, 2010.
James "Eddie" Denton BRISTOL, Tenn. James "Eddie" Denton, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born June 18, 1940, in Bristol Tennessee, and has lived all his life in the Bristol area. He was a retired employee of Reynolds Metals and Ball Corporation, and was a member of Central Holston Christian Church. Mr. Denton was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, H.M. Denton Sr.; brother-in-law, Kenneth Gentry; a niece, Angela Gentry Goins; and mother-in-law, Priscilla Ray. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Levon Denton. Also surviving: mother, Hazel Denton; daughters, Jackie Wilson and husband Jeff, Teresa White and husband Phillip, Brandi Smith and husband Aaron, Sandi Denton and fianc‚ Danny Walker; son, Brett Denton and wife April; grandchildren, Katelyn Morrell, Grayson White, Taylor Wilson, Skylar Wilson, Austin Smith, Cooper Smith, James Justice, and Colton Phillips; sisters, Sandra Gentry and Donita Denton; brother, Henry M. Denton Jr. and wife Pam; nephews, Marty and Kevin Denton; great-niece, Laken Gentry. The funeral service for Mr. Denton will be held 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Steve Paige and Minister Ken Kehrer officiating.The burial will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Shipley Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Bristol VFW Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Robert Chappell, Gary Rice, Jeff King, Ernest Morrell, Phil Booher, Gary Shipley, Marty Denton and Kevin Denton. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Booher, Earl Booher, Eugene Booher, Donald Gentry, Lawrence Gentry and Jeremy Pyle. The family will receive friends from 5-7:45 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home.

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October 6, 2010

Sherri Hall posted to the memorial.

October 3, 2010

Nancy Arnold posted to the memorial.

October 1, 2010

Junior Blevins posted to the memorial.

Sherri Hall

October 6, 2010

Jackie, So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless

Nancy Arnold

October 3, 2010

Levon & family,we are so sorry to hear about Eddie,we will keep you all in our prayers. God Bless you all.Take care.

Tim & Nancy Arnold

Junior Blevins

October 1, 2010

My condolences to the Denton family and godspeed to a pal for many years.James Cool will be missed by all.Much love from my family to yours.

C.L. Morrell

October 1, 2010

So sorry to hear of Eddie's death.We went all the way through school together,beginning at Sunrise and graduating together at Holston Valley Hi in 1958.So many great memories as we played together as kids, and joined the Navy together in 1961.Eddie was a great friend and I will miss him,although we had not seen much of each other for several years.God bless the family.
C.L.morrell

Mike Morrell

October 1, 2010

Eddie was a great guy. Our families have been very close my entire life. He reminded me so much of H.M. whom I also deeply respected. Eddie was so approachable and always took the time to stop and talk. I always enjoyed his visits to Ernest's to discuss the state of local wildlife affiars and to share trophies. He will be missed. We will keep the family in our prayers.

Mary Jane & Buford Hayes

October 1, 2010

We have always loved and respected the entire Denton family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Every time we saw Eddie he always
had a smile and a good word for everyone. Buford and Mary Jane Hayes

October 1, 2010

Daddy Denton as we called him we will miss you we loved you. We will miss you! We will keep the family in our prayers. We will see you again someday for Jesus said we would. This is our hope and prayer. Love Brendell

Linda Norris

October 1, 2010

My heart is so heavy and sad for your loss. May God guide you through this troubled time. Love and Peace to you all. Linda and Ray Norris

October 1, 2010

So sorry for your lost. worked with Eddie for years at reynolds. He was
a good friend and a good man. He will truly be missed. Joe Fraction
Bristol,Tn.

Norma Smithson

September 30, 2010

Aunt Levon and family,
We sure are going to miss Eddie. I will especially miss him saying"Hey girl what you doing". I truly feel for the loss you are having. We are only a phone call away. Love, Norma and family.

Les Couch

September 30, 2010

I also worked with Eddie for many years and am also proud to call him my friend. My condolences and prayers go out to his family . Eddie will be missed by many.

Mark & Donna Walker

September 30, 2010

We first met Eddie a few years ago. We could tell right away how much he loved his family, his life, and people. He's with his Ultimate Fishing Buddy now. We are so sorry for your loss.

David Sampson

September 30, 2010

We are so sorry of your loss. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Eddie was a dear friend to us all and will be greatly missed.
David, Jennifer, Tyler
& Austin Sampson

Ed Warwick

September 30, 2010

Condolences to the Denton family.
I worked with Eddie for many years.
Also proud to call him a friend.

BILL BRIMM

September 30, 2010

eddie and family work with eddie over 30 years he was a great man and my he R.I.P.

Paul Goins

September 30, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

J. C. and Penny Arnold

September 30, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss of Eddie..He will surley be missed. Eddied would come over at least 3 times a week to visit with all of us on Stoney Hollow..and down here in the river..He always talked to us about his wonderful family..and of course we always talked fishing...We really enjoyed our conversations with Eddie..Our thoughts and Prayers are with all the family now at thie time....J.C. Arnold and Penny Arnold

September 30, 2010

Our hearts and prayers go out to the Denton family.Eddie was a good freind and neighbor.He loved to see people fishing and hunting and if you were doing any good.He was crazy about his grandchildren and neighborhood kids,always asked about you and your family and if everybody was ok.He will be greatly missed by us.
Jeff,Brittany,Tyler
&Mia King

September 30, 2010

TO ALL THE DENTON FAMILY.. EDDIE SURE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THIS LOSS. WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS.
LUCAS CONERLY, SUSAN & JAMIE MATHESON

Bruce Taylor

September 30, 2010

"H", sorry I can't be there, will be out of town. Eddie was a good friend and will be missed. May the Lord comfort your family during this time.

Mike & Bobbie Jo Carty

September 30, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss, please know you are in our Thoughts and Prayers!

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