of Hot Springs Village, AR
November 9, 1931 - November 9, 2015
Elwood ''Ed'' Denman, 84, died surrounded by family in Hot Springs Village, November 9, 2015. He was born November 9, 1931, in Ashland, Wisconsin to Lloyd and Ada Denman.
Following high school graduation, Ed served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War as a Senior Aircraft Instrument Tech in the Strategic Air Command.
In 1956 Ed completed shoe design school beginning his career at Northern Shoe Company in Pulaski, Wisconsin. He relocated his family to DeWitt in 1962 upon promotion as Northern Shoe Company General Manager. Ed finished his 40 year shoe industry career as General Manager and Director of Manufacturing for DeWitt, Clarendon, England, and Clarksville plants with Munro and Company retiring July 1996.
After retirement, Ed relocated to Hot Springs Village and enjoyed life to its fullest!
Ed found total enjoyment traveling motor home style going from the Great Lakes each summer to the Florida Keys each winter. Ed loved golfing, hunting, fishing, woodworking and puttering in his yard. His greatest joy in life was his family especially his grandchildren and great- grandchildren.
He was a faithful member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hot Springs Village where he served as an elder and enjoyed Faith Lutheran Men's Golf League.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and one brother.
Ed is survived by his wife of 62 years, Beverly Anderson Denman; daughters, Diana Graves (Kenneth), and Jeanne McCullars (Terry) both of DeWitt; granddaughters, Bethany Graves Atkinson (Tim) of White Hall, Lauren McCullars Wilson (Josh) of Jonesboro, Lydia McCullars Byrd (Craig) of Benton, LA; grandson, Layton Denman McCullars at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville; great- grandchildren, Kinley Atkinson, Jack and Bowen Byrd, and Benton Wilson; one brother and two sisters, all of Wisconsin.
Visitation is 9:00 A.M. Saturday, November 14, 2015, at Faith Lutheran Church, 1196 Desoto Drive, Hot Springs Village. Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. with Reverend Henry Behling and Reverend Paul Jilg officiating. Reverend Robert Benke will officiate the 4:00 P.M. Graveside Service at Crocketts Bluff Cemetery. Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home , 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR 72211 (501)224-8300.
Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, in Hot Springs Village, AR 71909, or St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 903 E. 2nd Street, DeWitt, AR 72042
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10 Condolence(s)
Suellen Graves Henry
Saturday, April 15, 2023
I’m going to miss my crossword puzzle buddy.
Paula Counce
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Diana and Jeanne,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad, I know you have many good memories to cherish.
John & Lou Cree Schallhorn
Friday, November 13, 2015
A great man and wonderful leader.
Tommy Smith
Friday, November 13, 2015
So sorry for your loss. I remember him as a very kind and caring person. He, and the family he brought with him were a great addition to the DeWitt community.
Cal & Cheryl Ruska
Friday, November 13, 2015
So sorry to hear about Ed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bev, Diana, and Jeanne and the entire family during this difficult time. I always enjoyed the time spent up here in Wisconsin with him on the golf course or just visiting. Again, our sympathy. Hope we see you soon.
Douglas Ervin
Friday, November 13, 2015
So sorry to hear of Ed's death. My condolences to his family. Having worked with Ed for many years I came to respect him. Ed was honest, fair and faithful to his employees. He enjoyed life and loved not only his family but his work and the people who were under his supervision. May God be with the family.
Ruby Midkiff
Thursday, November 12, 2015
My deepest sympathy to all of the family. You are all in my prayers for strength, comfort, healing, and the peace that passeth understanding. Love you all, especially Diana and Kenneth our dear friends.
Jeanne & Ted
Thursday, November 12, 2015
We are going to miss Ed so much!! What an inspiration of dignity and strength in every way!
A great neighbor and friend If you were lucky enough to know him than you loved him!
Love,
Jeanne & Ted Krantz
Patty & Martin Derrick
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Although we are saddened by the loss we are consoled
by the assurance that Ed is in God's heaven. Ed was a very,
fine Christian and a faithful worker in the Lutheran church.
D'Anne Derrick Easton
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
We were so very sorry to hear of your loss. We rejoice that he was a Christian and has gone on to Paradise.
I remember him as a kind and friendly soul.