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Bobby Denton

Knoxville, Tennessee

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Bobby DentonKnoxville, TNBobby Denton, an iconic figure in Knoxville radio and the public address announcer at UT football games for 48 years, passed away April 9, 2014 at his home in Knoxville after a short bout with cancer. He was 73. Born in Clinton and a graduate of East High School, Denton...

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Bobby will be missed by all that knew him. He was always the humor on our many golf trips to Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach. God bless to all his family.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Thanks for the memorable years at the football field and the radio station, you will be missed.

Charlotte, Donna and I were sorry to hear of Bobby passing. We know how special he was to you and your family.
I just talked with Bobby a few weeks ago at Long's Drug Store and had a great visit with him. He will be dearly missed by everyone that new him. Our prayers are with you , Charlotte. Ralph and Donna Copeland

We are so sorry to hear about Bobby's passing. Our condolences to Carolyn & Charlotte and love to the family.
Gene & Dave Baker

The Classmates from Knoxville East High School Alumni Association want to express our deepest sympathies in the death of Bobby Denton. He was elected to our Hall of Fame last year. We were proud of him. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Sylvia Moulton Sproul, Corresponding Secretary of the Knoxville East High School Alumni Association

Charlotte, sorry to hear of Bobby's passing, I know he was very special to you and the family. With thoughts and prayers, Glenda Arnwine and family

Charlotte, so sad to hear of Bobby's passing. He will certainly be missed. May God give you and your family comfort and peace during this time.


Rose Marie Webster (West, Arnwine) East High School

If you knew Bobby Denton you were a blessed person. Bobby was one of the last hand shake deal makers. He hired me to be GM of Dick Broadcastings WOKI, we had a lot of closed door meetings, I learned a lot from this great man.