Joe Frank Denton

Joe F. Denton, 71, 2109 East Lakeview Drive, Johnson City, died Friday December 7, 2007 in the Quillen VAMC Nursing Home at Mountain Home. Mr. Denton was a native of Carter County who had lived most of his life in Johnson City. He was a son of the late Joe S. and Dora Tolley Denton. In addition to his parents one brother, Norman Parker and two sisters, Clara Robinson and Irene Harvel, also preceded him in death. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Mr. Denton was of the Protestant faith. Survivors include: one daughter, Jacqueline R. Burkholder, of Atlanta, Georgia; one son, Joe Scott Denton, of Bristol; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The graveside service for Joe F. Denton will be conducted at 1 PM Monday December 10, 2007 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Chaplin Carol Macaulay will officiate. The family will receive friends in the funeral chapel from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM prior to the service.