of Batesville, AR
June 30, 1935 - August 5, 2016
Floyd Wayne Denton, 81, of Batesville, died at his home on August 5, 2016.
He was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky on June 30, 1935 and was the son of James William Denton and Edna Earl (Crabtree) Denton.
Floyd was a minister for over 50 years having served churches throughout the area from Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Ohio. He directed and participated in youth camps in Arkansas, Indiana, and Kentucky. He also did mission work in New York State and Antigua during his lifetime. He attended Libscomb University and continued his education through the years. Floyd enjoyed time with his family, their vacations together, attending his grandson's sporting events, reading, and fishing. He loved to travel and his favorite place he visited was Ireland. Floyd was a charter member of the White River Kiwanis Club and a member of the Central Avenue Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lori Irene (Vinson) Denton of Batesville; two sons, Bruce Wayne Denton and wife, Annette, of Sweetwater, Texas and Bryan Vinson Denton and wife, Renee, of Batesville, Arkansas; two daughters, JoAnna Denton Baker of Batesville and Julie Crisp and husband, James, of Naugatuck, Connecticut. Other survivors include nine grandchildren, Megan Thomas, Jason Crisp, Jeremy Crisp, Garett Denton, Aaron Denton, Karson Denton, Ralei Bartle, Gage Baker, and Kindell Baker.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Louie Bryant Denton,
Pallbearers will be Jason Crisp, Jeremy Crisp, Garett Denton, Aaron Denton, Karson Denton, Ralei Bartle, and Gage Baker. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Homer Brooks, Mark Denton, Doyle Vinson, Dowell Vinson, Donald Vinson, and Loyd Lancaster.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday at Roller-Crouch Chapel with James Crisp and Jim Callahan officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday.
Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Dr., Little Rock, AR 72205-1409.
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7 Condolence(s)
Todd, Resa and Stephanie Bolin
Monday, August 8, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are being lifted up in this time of sorrow. May your memories give you comfort for the days ahead.
Bonnie (Hall) Dusseau
Sunday, August 7, 2016
In 1980, I was greeted at the Hartville Church of Christ by Floyd and Irene Denton with open arms and open hearts. I was a single mother of three young children feeling broken and lonely. I will never forget the hospitality and love I received at that time. Thank you Floyd and Irene. Because of the love you extended to me, I became a stronger Christian and was able to take on the task of raising my children in a Christian home. I extend deepest sympathy to Floyd's family in this difficult time. May God hold you all in the palm of his hands and give you the comfort that only He can give.
Connie L Denton
Sunday, August 7, 2016
I am so sorry for your lose.Uncle Wayne was a great man.I'm praying for all of you😇
Stephanie Jones
Saturday, August 6, 2016
We are sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and Ralei and family during this difficult time.
Geneva (Denton) Kirven
Saturday, August 6, 2016
My love and prayers for you all. Floyd and your entire family were such a blessing to me and to my family during your Hartville years...forever grateful.
Amber Collins & Family
Saturday, August 6, 2016
So very sorry for your loss. Deep love for your entire family.
Sandra Williams
Saturday, August 6, 2016
My dearest Julie, on behalf of my family, I express our deepest condolences to your family on the passing of your father. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.