Mr. Denton was born August 14, 1924 in Tracadie, New Brunswick, Canada; the son of Frank Arthur Denton and Frances Melinda Worrall. He married Melba Lene Peace Jones Denton on December 28, 1973 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Mr. Denton spent most of his life in Sequoyah County after serving as a medic in the U.S. Army during WWII. During his most formidable years he served as a school teacher in Gans and Sallisaw as a Science Teacher; A former City Manager for the City of Sallisaw, and a real estate developer where he developed Denton Acres. He passed this life on November 21, 2006 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas after having attained the age of 82 years, 3 months and 7 days.
Survivors are: Wife: Melba Peace Denton of the home; 4 Daughters: Eleanor Katherine Adams and husband Ewell of Sallisaw, Ok., Margaret Elizabeth Brown and husband Richard of Wainright, Ok., Linda Sue Hinds and husband David of Inola, Ok., Betty Alene Gregory of Watauga, Tx.; 17 Grandchildren; 36 Great Grandchildren; Several God Children; Several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
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