Wayne Eugene Denton

DENTON, Wayne Eugene Age 77, died on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 due to COVID complications. Born in Houston, Texas, Wayne was the fourth child of Walter and Elva (Kelly) Denton. He grew up in Lake Charles, Louisiana. In 1965, he graduated from TCU and was commissioned into the Transportation Corp of the US Air Force. He served on active duty in Florida and Vietnam before switching to the Reserves and attending the University of Texas School of Law. After graduating in 1972, he served as a prosecutor and married his late wife Sarah "Sally" Emma Denton. He spent most of his career at the Texas and National Board of Law Examiners, and as an Air Force Reserve JAG Officer. He retired from the Air Force in 1990 and from the Board of Law Examiners in 2001. In 2015, Wayne married his current wife, Marilyn Vanderhoof of Madison, Wisconsin. Wayne took great pleasure in being a father and a grandfather. He taught his sons his love of reading, current events, selfless service, and love of country. Wayne was actively involved in South Austin Kiwanis. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Elva (Kelly) Denton, and wife Sarah Denton. He is survived by his loving wife Marilyn; two children, Phil and wife Jodi, and Sam and wife Kristen; five grandchildren; sister Patricia (Denton) Allen and brother Walter Vernon Denton, Jr., and his wife Peggy, of Lake Charles, Louisiana; sister Janelle (Denton) Greenhow of Burleson, TX; several nieces and nephews; and three dogs. Wayne will be buried at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery next to Sally. Funeral services and burial will be available for viewing online beginning the afternoon of Saturday, December 12, 2020. For details, donations, or to share memories see: sites.google.com/view/waynedenton. The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff of the Baylor Scott & White Medical Centers.