Tom Denton Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on November 29, 2025, at the age of 61, Tom Denton of Paris, Tennessee passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Everette Eugene "Gene" and Anna "Sue" Messer Denton; his sister Phyllis Carmichael; and his niece Jennifer Rule. He is survived by: his wife Melanie Denton; his children, Jessica Allen of Paris, Jacoby Riley (Dustin) of Bentonville, AR, Jami Sipler of Arizona, Brandon McEuen of Arkansas and Justin Allen of Paris; his siblings, Marsha Rule (Gary) of Michigan, Catherine Palloni (Joe) of Michigan, Crystall Denton of Michigan, Michelle Burkeen of Kentucky and Eugene Mitchell of Corbin, KY; his grandchildren, Zayden Gibbs, Kingsten Gibbs, Ansley Ovella, Ashyr Ovella, McKayle Sipler and Tia Allen; and his friends, Ani, DJ, Larry, Jeremy, Robert Brumfield, Taylor, Joe Clayton, Wendy, Gary, Jason and Megan. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins.

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to McEvoy Funeral Home, 507 W. Washington St., PO Box 158, Paris, TN 38242, to help with funeral expenses.