of Little Rock, AR

March 2, 1926 - January 13, 2019

Richard S. Denson, age 92 of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away at his home on Sunday, January 13, 2019. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 2, 1926 to his late parent's, Howard S. and Dorothy A. Denson. Richard was a high school graduate of Howe High School in Indianapolis, was a veteran of the United States Navy having served in WWII. After his honorable discharge, Richard voluntarily joined the U.S. Naval Reserve's. Richard's career started with Bryant Division of Carrier Corp. which later changed names to United Technologies' Corporation where he retired after 32 years of service. In addition, he was both a Master Mason and Scottish Rite 32 Degree reaching gold level's in both and was a member of Second Presbyterian Church of Little Rock.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Cheryl Denson; two daughters, Cynthia A. Farkas and Diana S. Dunn; nine grandchildren, Allison, David, Joe, Eri, Jon, David, Michael, Dan and Katie and ten great-grandchildren, Hayden, Grant, Luke, Willow, Madison, Daniel, Nicole, Nash, Elliot and Olivia Lucile. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Dana Lucile Whitehead and one sister, Patricia Ann.

A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 in the chapel of Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR 72227 with Revered Steve Hancock officiating. A reception will follow. Burial will be in the Marion National Cemetery in Marion, Indiana at a later date.

The family extends their deepest appreciation to Dr. Baltz and his staff and to Arkansas Hospice.

Memorials may be made to Second Presbyterian Church or to a charity of your choice.

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