David Ross Denton Sr

David Ross Denton Sr obituary, Knoxville, TN

David Ross Denton Sr

David Denton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Click Funeral Home & Cremations - Middlebrook Chapel on Apr. 13, 2025.

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David Ross Denton Sr, age 85, of Knoxville, TN, went to be with the Lord on April 11th, 2025. He was a dedicated deacon at Valley Grove Baptist Church. David loved to ride his motorcycle and go fishing any chance he got. He was a big family man that loved being a dad and a papaw!
He is preceded in death by his wife, Myrna Denton; his parents, Charles and Annabell Denton; and his siblings, Ralph Denton and Neva Sue Brown.
H leaves behind his children, Charlie (Debbie) Denton, David (Susanne) Denton, and Kathy Denton. He was a very proud papaw to 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Amedisys for all of their love and support.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 15th, 2025, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, with a service to follow at 7:00pm at Click Funeral Home Middlebrook Chapel. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025, at 11:00am at Greenwood Cemetery.
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Austin Moore

April 13, 2025

A dear friend and brother. I knew David and Myrna from 1969. We served at Valley Grove for my 2 years as deacon and 19 in the Pastoral staff. This dear man will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy to his family.

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