Dowell Denton Obituary (1920

Dowell Denton, 87, of Russellville, died Saturday, September 29, 2007 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. The son of John Jacob and Edna Dowell Denton, he was born July 1, 1920 in Danville. He married Cleo Evelyn Story, on February 28, 1941 at Morrilton. He attended Arkansas Tech University. He was employed with Kroger's for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Lawrence Denton. Survivors include his wife, Cleo Evelyn Denton of Russellville; a daughter, Cheryl Lanette Denton and husband Gary Grogan of Hot Springs; two brothers, Loren Denton & wife Sylbil of Little Rock and Dale Denton & wife Lillian of Wichita, KS; two sisters, Nell Smith of Russellville and Frankie Casey & husband Bob Russellville; many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral service will be at 2:00PM Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at Humphrey Chapel. The Reverend Matthew Johnson, Mr. Paul Denton and Mr. Jim Bob Humphrey will officiate. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery at Russellville under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Russellville Animal Shelter or a Church or charity of your choice. PDF Printable Version