Robert S. Denton, 90, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017. He was born in English, Indiana on July 6, 1926 to the late William and Nell Standiford Denton. He was retired from International Harvester, a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of local 862 UAW.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Denton; a grandson, Scott Denton; siblings, Charles Denton, Myrtle McDaniel, Blanche Crosby, Margie Hewitt and Lizzie Fromme.
Robert is survived by his children, Rose Filley, Jonathan Denton, Robert Earl (Brenda) Denton and David (Jill) Denton; grandchildren, Tony Denton, Adam (Trish) Denton, Brandy Denton and Brittney Denton; a great-granddaughter, Tessa; and a host of other family members and friends.
A service to celebrate his life will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Newcomer Funeral Home, Southwest Louisville Chapel, 10304 Dixie Highway. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday and from 11-service time on Wednesday both at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Epworth United Methodist Church and to Hosparus.
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