Carl Kenneth Denton

Carl K. Denton, 79 of Johnson City passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 in the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a lifetime native of Johnson City and was a son of the late Clingman and Bonnie Yates Denton. Mr. Denton was a member of the Grace Freewill Baptist Church in Johnson City. He retired from Albers Drug Company and then worked for Hill's Department Store for 14 years. Mr. Denton was a graduate of Lamar High School. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Sherrill Denton, Paul Denton and Ernest (Ham) Denton. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Elsie Clark Denton; two brothers, Joe Denton and wife, Patsy of Greeneville and Ray Denton and wife, Margaret of Mt. Carmel; an uncle, Charles Denton and wife, Lula Bell of Johnson City; an aunt, Joyce France of Johnson City; sisters-in-law, Betty Denton, Rozella Denton and Darlene Clark all of Johnson City; two brothers-in-law, Jerry Clark of Johnson City and John Clark and wife Doris of Telford; also several nieces and nephews. As per Carl's request there will be no formal visitation. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 31, 2017 in the New Bethel Cemetery, 592 New Bethel Road, Piney Flats, TN 37686 with Pastor Curtis Hurt officiating. For those attending you are asked to meet at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Grace Freewill Baptist Church, 2110 Knob Creek Road, Johnson City, TN 37604. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Michael Grosserode and Carl's many friends that supported him during his illness. Visitation: No Formal Visitation Services: Graveside Service - Wednesday May 31 2017 - 11:00 AM Interment: New Bethel Cemetery Piney FlatsRead Obituary