Edwin Denton Obituary
Edwin was a longtime resident of Cartwright, Oklahoma. He worked in automotive paint and body repairs and was good at his work. He loved Harley Davidson motorcycles and enjoyed motorcross racing and playing the guitar. Edwin was always a happy person.
He was preceded in death by his parents Donna Lee (Dyer) Cook and Charles.
Survivors include his son Eddie Robert Conner Denton of Cartwright, Oklahoma; daughters Crystal Cheyenne Denton of Colbert, Oklahoma, Amber Danielle Denton of Oklahoma; sister Debbie Garner; grandchildren Sterling Start, Delaney Denton, Lawson Green, Alexis Denton; niece Misty Garner; nephew David Beshire as well as other extended family and friends.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at the Gordon Center, 305 N 2nd Ave. Durant, Oklahoma.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. 3rd, Durant, 580-916-9090
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Dennis and Melinda Goodson
December 20, 2025
Eddie we could not be there today because we both have the flu, but you are in our hearts and our thoughts, and prayers. Your Dad was a truly special person and a wonderful friend to me. I will miss him dearly and will always cherish our memories together.
We love you!
Dennis and Melinda
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