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Birth	:	20 Nov 1926 Blacksburg, Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	6 Jan 2019 Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Frederick Memorial Gardens, Gaffney, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.1060982, -81.6949997
Description	:	Gordon Mortuary obituary & Gaffney Ledger obituary January 9 & 11, 2019 Blacksburg, S.C. - Lamar Denton, 92, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Brookdale Spring Arbor in Rock Hill, S.C. surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Gordon Mortuary Chapel, Blacksburg, SC. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 pm. Interment will be at Frederick Memorial Gardens, Gaffney, SC. Born in Blacksburg, S.C. on November 20, 1926, Mr. Denton was a son of Frank and Dovie Barnette Denton. He... Read More	Gordon Mortuary obituary & Gaffney Ledger obituary January 9 & 11, 2019 Blacksburg, S.C. - Lamar Denton, 92, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Brookdale Spring Arbor in Rock Hill, S.C. surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Gordon Mortuary Chapel, Blacksburg, SC. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 pm. Interment will be at Frederick Memorial Gardens, Gaffney, SC. Born in Blacksburg, S.C. on November 20, 1926, Mr. Denton was a son of Frank and Dovie Barnette Denton. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Mary Frances Hardin Denton. Lamar proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy during WWII. He saw action in the Pacific Theater which included the Liberation of the Philippines and the Occupation of Japan. He retired from Duke Energy after 35 years of service. He served his community as a member of the Blacksburg Fire Department for 65 years. Lamar was a life member of the VFW Post 4941 and the American Legion. As a member of First Baptist Church of Blacksburg, he was a former deacon and Sunday School Secretary of the Church. Mr. Denton is survived by his son, Francis Lamar Denton and wife, Linda, of York, S.C.; his three grandchildren, Meredith Denton Farias and husband, Juan, of New York City, N.Y., Alex Denton and wife, Courtney, of Rock Hill, S.C., and Allison Denton McMeans and husband, Jeff, of Troutville, Va.; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Marie Denton Kirby of Gaffney, S.C. and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Blacksburg Park Fund, P.O. Box 654, Blacksburg, S.C. 29702. The Book of Memories is available at www.gordonmortuary.com Gordon Mortuary of Blacksburg, S.C. is assisting the Denton family.

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Where is Lamar Denton's memorial?
Lamar Denton's memorial is located at: Frederick Memorial Gardens, Gaffney, Cherokee County, USA.
When did Lamar Denton death?
Lamar Denton death on 6 Jan 2019 in Rock Hill, York County, South Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Lamar Denton's memorial?
Latitude: 35.1060982
Longitude: -81.6949997

Family Members:

Parent

Frank A. Denton

(1897 - 1978)

Dovie Barnett Denton

(1896 - 1977)

Spouse

Mary Frances Hardin Denton

(1928 - 2014)

Siblings

Marie Denton Kirby

(1929 - 2021)

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