Carl Ireland Denton
July 15, 1927 – August 7, 2023
Carl Ireland Denton, 96, of Sunderland, MD passed away August 7, 2023 at his residence. Carl was born July 15, 1927 in Sunderland to Louise I. (Ireland) and Wilburn William Denton. He was raised in Sunderland and attended Calvert County Schools. He joined the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. Upon his return from military service Carl married Edna Viola Norfolk on May 20, 1950 and they lived and raised their family in Chesapeake Beach, until moving back to the family farm in Sunderland. Carl was employed as a police officer with the Federal Government at the Randle Cliff Naval Research Lab in Chesapeake Beach. He was also a lifelong farmer raising tobacco, tomatoes, corn, squash, and other garden vegetables. He was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins, and also loved cutting grass, horse racing, spending time with his family, especially his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting activities.
Carl is survived by his wife of 73 years, Viola, sons Johnny Denton and wife Brenda of Mechanicsville and Ronnie Denton of Sunderland, and daughter Carol Phillips and husband Charles of Chesapeake Beach. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law Terry Denton, grandchildren Michael Phillips, Susan Chaney, Jamie Cochran, Joshua Denton, John Denton, Albert Lyon, and CJ Denton, seventeen great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, his brother Lester Denton, and sister Iris Smith. He was preceded in death by his son Vernon Denton, a grandson Ronnie Denton, and a brother Jack Denton.
Visitation
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
10:0 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Services
- Funeral Service
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
12:00 P.M.
Interment
- Burial
Contributions
Condolences
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8 Aug 2023
12:31pm
Condolences to the Denton family. You were fortunate to have him for so many years. I was lucky enough to meet him when little Jamie was born on the farm. Sending love your way…Davis-Cube famil
City
Pomfret
State
MD
8 Aug 2023
2:56pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Denton family during this most difficult time.
May they find comfort in knowing Carl is at peace.
City
755 Sugar Street
State
Chilhowie, Virginia
8 Aug 2023
11:30pm
I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Mr. Denton’s family. He is someone I remember fondly from my childhood. He and my dad were good friends when my family lived on the Base in the 60’s and he was always so nice to all of us kids. In fact, several years ago my dad and I ran into him in Prince Frederick and my dad said to me “I bet you don’t remember who this is” but I said “I do! Mr. Denton!” I immediately knew that smile – even after so many decades. He was always smiling!
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
MD
9 Aug 2023
9:07am
My thoughts and prayers are with the Denton family. Although I never met him, over the years, I fondly remember John telling me many wonderful stories about his dad, from growing up at the beach to caring for him later in life. He was another hero from a great generation.
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
9 Aug 2023
1:49pm
My sympathy to Mr. Denton’s family. The Dentons of Sunderland have always been important to my immediate and extended family.
City
Sunderland
State
MD
9 Aug 2023
3:01pm
Carl Denton was a hard working and great man. He loved his family and his sweet wife Viola. I have known him and the family a very long time.
You guys are so very lucky to have had him all these years, what a Blessing! I know he will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers to all, especially Ms. Denton 73 years is a long time to be together 🙏
Rest In Peace Carl Denton.You have a lot of friends to reunite with! You will be missed.
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
Md
12 Aug 2023
9:02pm
I remember being very young and going to Viola & Carl’s home in Chesapeake Beach to visit when my mother (his cousin, Irma Soper Hale) would come down from Baltimore in the 1960’s. Once we moved permanently to the beach in the early 1970’s Carl would stop by and visit with my mother. He loved to tease me about my nickname that was given to me by his grandfather Langley Denton (my great-grandfather) in the 60’s. My mother and him would talk about all the mischievous things that Lester, Iris and the two of them would get into as children on the family farms. He could always manage to get a smile out of anyone he chatted with and had a heart of gold as big as his own smile.
To Viola, their children, Lester and Iris I send my deepest condolences, but I know that he is at peace with all of his family in heaven.
Carol Fay Hale
City
Cocoa
State
Florida
15 Aug 2023
11:03am
John, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family old friend. We are so sad to hear of His passing. I remember meeting your Dad at least once over at the farm with you back in our old Pax River days. he was a a very nice man, and old farm boy like me. Trust that He is now at peace in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Billy and Susan Johnson
City
MORGANZA
State
Maryland
16 Aug 2023
10:33am
Ms Viola and family,
George and I are sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Denton worked at the base with my Dad and George years ago. We have known the family for years, what a nice loving family. Carl always had a smile for everyone. Ms. Viola, what a wonderful
family man and 73 yrs!!!! George and I are just going on 56, we have a lot of catching up to do. You are in our prayers, we
know that your family will get through this together.
God Bless you all
George & Celia Bodmer
City
Easton
State
Maryland
18 Aug 2023
7:59pm
To Mrs. Denton, Carol, Ronnie, and Johnny. I love you all dearly. You never treated me like someone working for you all. I was part of your family, and that made me feel very special. Mr. Denton enjoy picking kale, digging potatoes and sitting on the porch talking with my dad. Thanks for caring and treating me like your family. And to all your grandchildren, thanks for all your love. God bless you all. Audrey and family.
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
Md
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Condolences to the Denton family. You were fortunate to have him for so many years. I was lucky enough to meet him when little Jamie was born on the farm. Sending love your way…Davis-Cube famil
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Denton family during this most difficult time.
May they find comfort in knowing Carl is at peace.
I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Mr. Denton’s family. He is someone I remember fondly from my childhood. He and my dad were good friends when my family lived on the Base in the 60’s and he was always so nice to all of us kids. In fact, several years ago my dad and I ran into him in Prince Frederick and my dad said to me “I bet you don’t remember who this is” but I said “I do! Mr. Denton!” I immediately knew that smile – even after so many decades. He was always smiling!
My thoughts and prayers are with the Denton family. Although I never met him, over the years, I fondly remember John telling me many wonderful stories about his dad, from growing up at the beach to caring for him later in life. He was another hero from a great generation.
My sympathy to Mr. Denton’s family. The Dentons of Sunderland have always been important to my immediate and extended family.
Carl Denton was a hard working and great man. He loved his family and his sweet wife Viola. I have known him and the family a very long time.
You guys are so very lucky to have had him all these years, what a Blessing! I know he will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers to all, especially Ms. Denton 73 years is a long time to be together 🙏
Rest In Peace Carl Denton.You have a lot of friends to reunite with! You will be missed.
I remember being very young and going to Viola & Carl’s home in Chesapeake Beach to visit when my mother (his cousin, Irma Soper Hale) would come down from Baltimore in the 1960’s. Once we moved permanently to the beach in the early 1970’s Carl would stop by and visit with my mother. He loved to tease me about my nickname that was given to me by his grandfather Langley Denton (my great-grandfather) in the 60’s. My mother and him would talk about all the mischievous things that Lester, Iris and the two of them would get into as children on the family farms. He could always manage to get a smile out of anyone he chatted with and had a heart of gold as big as his own smile.
To Viola, their children, Lester and Iris I send my deepest condolences, but I know that he is at peace with all of his family in heaven.
Carol Fay Hale
John, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family old friend. We are so sad to hear of His passing. I remember meeting your Dad at least once over at the farm with you back in our old Pax River days. he was a a very nice man, and old farm boy like me. Trust that He is now at peace in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Billy and Susan Johnson
Ms Viola and family,
George and I are sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Denton worked at the base with my Dad and George years ago. We have known the family for years, what a nice loving family. Carl always had a smile for everyone. Ms. Viola, what a wonderful
family man and 73 yrs!!!! George and I are just going on 56, we have a lot of catching up to do. You are in our prayers, we
know that your family will get through this together.
God Bless you all
George & Celia Bodmer
To Mrs. Denton, Carol, Ronnie, and Johnny. I love you all dearly. You never treated me like someone working for you all. I was part of your family, and that made me feel very special. Mr. Denton enjoy picking kale, digging potatoes and sitting on the porch talking with my dad. Thanks for caring and treating me like your family. And to all your grandchildren, thanks for all your love. God bless you all. Audrey and family.