Dennis Franklin Dutton Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-06-15T18:00:00
End: 2025-06-15T19:00:00
Location: Akard Funeral Home

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Dennis Franklin Dutton of Telford, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on June 8, 2025 at the age of 68. 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, Wallace Aaron Dutton and Loveda Ross Fogleman; his stepparents, Jess Tenpenny and Lilly Dutton; and his brother Steve Dutton.

He is survived by: his wife Jenny; his children, Patricia Danielle Shannon (Joe) and Travis Aaron Dutton (Abby); his brother Jack Dutton (Karen); his sister-in-law Mary Dutton; his stepsiblings, Jimmy Naimo (Bonnie), Jess Tenpenny, Jr. (Dwanna) and Pattie Tranum (Frank); and his grandchildren, Patricia Ruth Shannon and Oliver Francis Shannon. He is also survived by uncles, aunts, cousins, and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to WCQR at https://wcqr.org and memories may be shared with the family at akardfuneralhome.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Akard Funeral Home

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June 16, 2025

Goldie Cross wrote a sympathy message

“Jenny, I was so sorry to hear of Dennis’ passing this afternoon on WCQR. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let me know if you need anything. Goldie Cross”

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Akard Funeral Home
1912 W State St, Bristol, TN 37620

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1912 W State St, Bristol, TN 37620

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