David Denton

David Allen Denton, 65, of Jackson died Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at his home.

He was born June 29, 1958, in Cape Girardeau to Henry Lee and Gloria Deane Caldwell Denton. He and Mary Carole Wolfe were married April 23, 1997, in Thebes, Illinois. She preceded him in death Feb. 21, 2014.

David was a 1976 graduate of Lowes (Kentucky) High School.

He served in the U.S. Air Force.

He received an associate degree from Linn Tech and worked as an aircraft mechanic for United Airlines; Sabreliner in Perryville, Missouri; the Department of Defense; and Ozark Aircraft in Cape Girardeau.

Survivors include his partner, DeAnn Briggs of Jackson, and her children, Liz Baker and Preston Briggs; two sisters, Linda Smith of Hickory, Kentucky, and Vicki Lee Denton of Austin, Texas; three nephews, Brad, Matt and Anthony Smith of Kentucky; great-nieces and great-nephews, Kirsten, Bradley, Emily, Riley, Laken, Blake, Tanner, Lainey and Lizzie; great-great-nieces, Keringtyn and Charlesdyn; numerous cousins and friends; and much loved pet, Nugget.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Gloria Denton; and his wife, Mary Carole Denton.

There will be a memorial fish fry and celebration of life Saturday, Sept. 23, at Capaha Park, Pavilion No. 2. Lunch will be served at noon.

Burial of cremated remains will be at a later date at Mound City National Cemetery in Mound City, Illinois.

Memorial contributions may be given to American Cancer Society or your favorite animal shelter.

David had been friends with Dr. Bob and Bill W. since March 18, 1992.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.

Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.