Daniel Franklin Denton
May 22, 1931 ~ December 24, 2009
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Daniel F. Denton
Arden – Daniel Franklin Denton, 78, of Arden, went to be with his Lord Thursday, December 24, 2009 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals.
A native of McDowell County, he was a son of the late Daniel B. Denton and Jimmie Jo Denton and Sarah “Bessie” Denton.
Dan graduated from Lee Edwards High School, attended Asheville-Biltmore College and N.C. State University. He retired as a supervisor with the National Climatic Data Center after 31 years of service. He was a member of Arden Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon, elder and church treasurer over past years and was a veteran of the US Marines serving in the Korean War. He had a life-long interest in photography and during his younger years he worked for Tip Top Photo. Dan was lovingly known as “Poppaw” to his dear family. He will be terribly missed by them and his many good friends and neighbors.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, MaryAnne Sprouse Denton; a son, Brian Douglas Denton of Durham; a daughter, Dana Lynne Denton of Brevard; two granddaughters, Erin Utter Powell and Anna Michele Utter and two precious great-grandchildren, Joseph Ryan Powell and Emma Grace Powell.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at Arden Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Episcopal Churchyard. Honorary pallbearers will be Henry Davis, Weaver Swain, Balus Chastain, Odell Sluder, Coy Massey, Jeff Bridges, Ted Meadows and members of the R.O.M.E.O. (Retired Old Men Eating Out) Club. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, December 28, 2009 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Mission Fund of Arden Presbyterian Church or to CarePartners Health Services of Asheville.
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Mary Anne,
We were so shocked to read this about Dan. We did not know he had been so sick. It will be such a loss to so many . Our prayers will be with you.
Dana and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart and prayers go out to you. I pray that God will keep you close and ease your hearts with his Grace. You all will remain in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come. God Bless!
Mrs. Denton, I remember you and sweet Mr Denton from Arden church growing up. I also remember the day you helped me when I worked at Pizza Hut…I’ve not forgotten your kindness.
I am so sorry for your loss. I am thankful for the hope we have in Jesus Christ. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Angie Hatchett
Mary Anne, We are so sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. Our sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Sincerely, Jim and Barbara Turpin
Brian and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. I know God will give you the strength and comfort you need during this difficult time.
Having worked with Dan at NCDC, I remember a quiet-spoken, genuinely nice guy. We’re all the better to have known him.
Dear Brian, Dana and Mrs. Denton- We wish we could be there in person to pay our respects. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Caroline and Matt
Dear Mary Anne,Dana and Brian,
We were sorry to hear about Dan. We are out of town and wanted you to know you have been in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love, Bill and Mary Dot
Dear Brian,
We were saddened to hear of your father’s passing. Please know that everyone at TIP is keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. We sincerely hope that you will let us know if there is anything we can do; it would be our honor to help you and your family in any way we can. Thinking of you. Love, TIP
Dear MaryAnne, Brian, Dana,
I am so sorry for your loss and ours. Dan will be missed by all. I will miss dodging traffic with him when we would stand out by the street chatting. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Wyndham
Our deepest sympathy for a wonderful man and his family Virginia and Bob Hunter
Dear Brian,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family upon the loss of your dad.
Mary Anne, Danna and Brian, We just learned about Dan’s death, we’re so sorry and want you to know he will be missed and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My condolences to the Denton family – I am sorry to hear of your loss.
(College friend of Brian’s)
Brian and Family:
Sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts go out to you and your family. If you need anything, please don’t hesitate to give me a call.
Take care and we’ll see you in April.
Jonathan Tepper
Brian, I have only known your dad thru you and stories we have exchanged about my dad and yours. I am truly sorry for your and your families lost. I know all you have is his memories, but they will support you, always..
Sincerely yours, Natalie Dietz
My heart goes out to the Denton family upon the loss of their patriarch. I only know some of Mr. Denton’s children, but I am sure their love of life, intelligence, humor and grace are a definite reflection of their father. I extend my sympathies to you all.