Denver P. Dent, 84 of So Charleston died Thursday, Nov 6, 2008 at home after a sudden illness.
He retired from Union Carbide at So. Charleston after 42 years of service, and was an active member of the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768 at Alum Creek and was an Army Air Force Veteran of WWII.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis Marion and Margaret Loftis Dent and five brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Hazel McCoy Dent
Son: Darrin Dent of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Daughter: Janita (Bill) Adams of Weddington, North Carolina
3 Grand-daughters: Cassie, Gracie and Lexi Adams.
Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Sunday, November 9, at Curry Funeral Home 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Frank Chapman and Danny Huffman officiating. Burial with Military Graveside rites by Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768 will be at Graceland Memorial Park So. Charleston. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM Saturday at the funeral home.