Tommy Eugene Denton, 1941-2020
Tommy Eugene Denton, 79, of Sherwood, Arkansas passed away October 30, 2020. He was born March 19, 1941 in Altheimer, Arkansas to the late Bill Eugene and Velma (Langrell) Denton.
Tommy served in the United States Air Force for eight years. Tommy went to college at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff on a G.I. Bill while working full time at Weyerhaeuser. He was on the Dean’s list every semester. Tommy was married to the love of his life, Willie “Von” Denton for fifty-nine years. Together, they owned Denton’s Trotline in Benton, Arkansas from 1984-2013. Tommy was outgoing and friendly and always giving to his community. His hobbies included golfing and reading.
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Preceding Tommy in death are his wife, Willie “Von” Denton; parents; and brother, Ronnie Denton.
He leaves behind two sons: Buckley Denton and wife Shana of Monahans, Texas and Robert Denton of Hot Springs, Arkansas; grandchildren: Brady and wife Tara, Austin and wife Korrie, Drake, and Presley; great-grandchildren: Clementine, Colton, and Briggs; and many family members and friends who love Tommy and will miss him always.
Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.