Richard Denton Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Denton of Paducah, Kentucky, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 16, 2025 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Denton to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Austin Denton and Catherine Cook Denton; his wife Viola Stafford Denton; his son Richard Leon Denton; and his brothers-in-law, Tom Mayo and Don Armstrong.
He is survived by: his daughter Pam Diebold (Barry) of West Paducah; his sister Carolyn Mayo of Paducah; his sister-in-law Mary Catherine Armstrong; his daughter-in-law Melissa Denton of Iowa; his grandchildren, Andrew, Steven, Cady, Aaron and Nick; his great grandchildren, Aili, Braylen, Madeline and Millie; his nephew Stan Armstrong; his nieces, Karen Armstrong and LeighAnn Green; and his close friend Shirley Osborne.
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 20th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Morrow Funeral Chapel (376 W Kentucky Dr, La Center, KY 42056). A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 20th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may take place in the form of donations to Pleasant Hill Methodist Church, c/o Sally Boulton, PO Box 116, LaCenter, KY 42056, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Trinity United Methodist Church, 6125 Hwy 62, Paducah, KY 42001.
