Morris "Sam" Denton, Jr.
Morris "Sam" Denton, Jr.
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Morris Denton, Jr. Obituary
Morris "Sam" Denton, Jr. passed away at home in The Villages, Florida December 10, 2025.
Sam was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 20, 1942 to Morris & Mary Denton Sr. He attended Manual High School in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Sam was appointed to the Indianapolis Fire Department October 1, 1969. He was instrumental in bringing the World Police & Fire Games to Indianapolis, traveling to Australia, California, Canada and Sweden. Sam was the Local 416 President and Treasurer, Board member for the GIFCU and also a Trustee on the IFD Pension Board and Pension Secretary. Sam retired from the Indianapolis Fire Department May 1, 2005 as Executive Officer for Battalion 13 C Shift. Sam enjoyed roller skating, snow skiing, and classic cars.
He was preceded in death by siblings; Phil Denton, Phyllis Weiser, Debbie Ramsey, Alice Coddington.
Surviving children; Keith Denton (Joey), Steven Denton (Trisha), Teresa McDonough (David), Jason Stroup (Kelly). Grandchildren; Joshua Denton, Jennifer Huff, Reagan Stroup and Collin Stroup; The Firefighters Brotherhood.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 18, 2025 from 4-7 p.m. at Flanner Buchanan - Speedway, 2950 N. High School Road, Indianapolis, IN with a service immediately following.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Tunnel To Towers.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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