Eddie "Rattler" Wright Denton Jr., age 81, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2013. Born October 29, 1931 in Nash County, he was the son of the late Eddie Wright Denton and Phariby Ellen Eason Denton.
Lovingly known as Papa, he loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. An avid fisherman and hunter, he was a longtime member of Twin Creeks Hunting Club. Eddie attended Fishing Creek Baptist Church faithfully where he taught Sunday School. Eddie knew everyone as "Sweetie". He will be greatly missed.
He leaves behind two daughters, Amy D. Harrell and husband Larry of Stokes and Beth D. Brinkley and husband J.R of Greenville; grandchildren, Larry Harrell Jr., Justin Brinkley, Collin Brinkley and Kelley Van Hoose; great-grandchildren, Peyton Harrell, Hannah Brinkley, Oliver Brinkley and Renn Van Hoose; and many loving friends.
A service to remember Eddie will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Fishing Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Griffin officiating. Visitation with the family will begin at 10:00am prior to the service. Burial at Rocky Mount Memorial Park will follow the service.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Fishing Creek Baptist Church
15204 Avent Road
Whitakers, NC 27891
Wednesday 9/4, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Service
Fishing Creek Baptist Church
15204 Avent Road
Whitakers, NC 27891
Wednesday 9/4, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
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Amy, our thoughts & prayers are with you in the loss of your Dad. Always keep your special memories of your Dad close to your heart. God says He will never leave us or forsake us in our time of need. May God bless you & your family with his precious love. Love you, Mary & Dwight Beverly