Jerry J. Denton Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Jerry J. Denton in Mena, Arkansas, whose life came to an end on April 3, 2026 at the age of 84, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Jerry J. Denton or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Denton and Trella Fleetwood Denton (Fleetwood); and his siblings, Durwood, Kenneth Denton, Lynna Mae and Teresa Ann Burgin.

He is survived by: his children, Johnny Thorp of North Carolina, Larry Pennington (Tamara) of Grannis, Arkansas and Karen Cottman (Brian) of Mena, Arkansas; his grandchildren, Nathan Cottman, Jacob Cottman, Madison Cottman, Rachel Cox, Benjamin Pennington, Leola Pennington, Rosalind Pennington, Jacob Throp, Jashawn Thorp, Harley Young and Jackson Thorp; his great grandchildren, Hannah Cottman, Braylen Cottman, Oakland Cox, Annie Cox and Bodie Cox; and his siblings, Bobby Denton of San Angelo, Texas and Diana O'Dwyer of Albany, Oregon. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends.