Billy Wayne Denton, 89, of the Mt. Sinai Community, passed from this life on Monday, August 24, 2020.
He was born November 8, 1930 in Whelen Springs, Arkansas to the union of his parents, Larkin Denton and Martha Terral Denton.
Graveside services were held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 26, in the Mt. Sinai Cemetery with Rev. Gary Norris officiating.
Interment followed under direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home of Jena.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rheta McCartney Denton; his parents; and a brother, Terral Denton.
Survivors include one brother, Bobby Denton of Jena; and a host of friends.
Pallbearers were Jack Zeagler, Andrew Clark, Mickey Cockerham, Paul Daily, Terry Knapp, Alex Schopp, and Brayton Reeves.
Honorary pallbearers were Lynn Duke, Lewis Paul and Jack Cockerham.