Harold Wayne Denton
October 25, 1941 – September 2, 2023
Harold Wayne Denton, 81, of Prince Frederick, Maryland passed away on September 2, 2023 in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Harold was born on October 25, 1941 in Prince Frederick to the late Roland and Anna Mae Elliott Denton
A graduate of Calvert High School, he spent his professional career working in and on automobiles – first at Chevy Chase Chevrolet in Bethesda, followed by years with brothers Kenneth & Robert Lee Humphreys, before ultimately opening his own business – Harold’s Body Shop in 1972. Often exchanging his services for a bushel of turnips or crabs, he repaired or painted nearly every vehicle in Calvert County. After 49 years serving the community he loved so much, he retired in 2021.
Harold was an Army veteran, serving as a specialist fourth class in the Korean War, as well as an expert marksman. He was a mechanic in the ordinance division and spent 2 weeks stationed along the DMZ between North and South Korean during the war.
When he wasn’t repairing and painting vehicles, his passion was motorsports. From NASCAR to the local circuit, he and his son Kevin spent weekends tearing up the track. In his early years, he could often be found drag racing in Aquasco.
Avid Redskins (Commanders) and Orioles fan, he also enjoyed fishing. He was considered the “Mayor of Barstow” by many of his friends.
Harold is survived by his wife of 59 years, Bonnie Denton, father of Gwyn Novak and her husband Donald and Kevin Denton and his wife Carole. Grandfather of Sam and Julia Denton, Nikki, Stephanie, Hoyt and Daniel Novak. Harold is also survived by his sister, Marlyn Denton Sutton and her husband Carl.
Visitation
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
6-8 PM
Services
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
11 AM
Interment
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
to Follow
Contributions
Calvert Health Medical Center Foundation
P.O. Box 2127
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Condolences
Sort Comments
3 Sep 2023
2:46pm
Our hearts are with you in your time of sorrow.
We will always remember Harold for the kind and gentle man he was.
He will be greatly missed.
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
3 Sep 2023
3:11pm
So very, very sorry to see this. My sincere condolences to the family, especially my friends Bonnie and Gwyn. Some things are unexplainable; one of which is that Harold came to my mind very recently. God’s peace to you as you mourn the loss of this good man.
Ruth Alice Grover Dixon (I think that about covers it)
City
Lusby
State
Maryland
3 Sep 2023
3:37pm
Bonny and family, I am absolutely shocked to hear of Harold’s passing. Have known him my whole life, both personally and business wise. My you Rest In Peace, my friend.
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
3 Sep 2023
4:52pm
Good man; loyal friend..Wayne and Gregg Hutchins, Prince Frederick, MD
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
3 Sep 2023
7:39pm
I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family. He will be missed by so many people.
Rest in peace.
City
Saint Leonard
State
MD
3 Sep 2023
8:05pm
Bonnie and family can’t tell you how shocked I am to hear about Harold. I have known him and Marlyn my whole life. They lived beside me growing up. I use to ride to church with Harold on Sunday morning’s. He will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him. With deepest sympathy.
City
Huntingtown
State
Md
3 Sep 2023
8:27pm
Bonnie, Gwyn and Kevin I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Harold. He was one in a million. Daddy (Prettyboy Hutchins) always said how wonderful Harold was and would look after you. My deepest condolences to the family. May God give you strength and guidance during this time.
City
Hurlock
State
Maryland
3 Sep 2023
9:16pm
Our prayers and thought are with you all. He certainly touched many lives and will be missed.
City
HUNTINGTOWN
State
MD
3 Sep 2023
9:18pm
Our love and prayers are with you all. May his memories sustain and give comfort to you. He was known by many and will be greatly missed.
City
HUNTINGTOWN
State
MD
3 Sep 2023
9:44pm
Bonnie and family, I am so sorry for your family’s loss. I am praying Our Lord is watching over you and your family and folding Harold in his loving embrace.
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
3 Sep 2023
9:48pm
Allen and I are saddened to hear of Harold’ s passing. Our deepest sympathy to all family and friends.
City
Myrtle Beach
State
South Carolina
4 Sep 2023
12:16am
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Denton family.
City
Cuero
State
Texas
4 Sep 2023
9:01am
Bill “FROG” Phillips. This is a very sad happening for me and Harold’s family. I Met Harold about 1961 and we were friends since then. Harold was a kind sole and had big smile that was always welcoming.
City
Millersville
State
Maryland
4 Sep 2023
9:26am
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family!
City
St. Leonard
State
MD
4 Sep 2023
9:37am
Bonnie, what a great guy Harold was. He will be missed by the many friends that he has made over the years. I would never let anyone else do body work to my vehicles. R.I.P. MY FRIEND
City
st.leonard
State
MD
4 Sep 2023
11:08am
We are deeply saddened to learn of Harold’s passing and include our condolences for Bonnie and the entire family.
Claudia and Jack
City
California
State
Maryland
4 Sep 2023
11:22am
Bonnie: I was shocked and saddened to hear of Harold’s passing. My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with you and your family as you go through your grieving process. May he rest in everlasting peace.
City
HUNTINGTOWN
State
Maryland
4 Sep 2023
7:30pm
Bonnie and family. I was saddened to learn of Harold’s passing. One of the good guys. He helped me out many times.
City
Prince Frederick
State
Md.
4 Sep 2023
7:38pm
Bonnie and family, our best to you and all the family that loved Harold. As we all know he was top drawer, kind, loving, fun, and a real gentleman. One of the most fair and admired business persons of our county. Regards during these tough times.
City
Lusby
State
Md.
4 Sep 2023
7:53pm
Bonnie and Family,
Larry and I are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and Prayers are with all of you at the sad time.
City
Denver
State
NC
5 Sep 2023
12:02pm
So very sorry to hear of Harold’s passing. I knew of Harold and Bonnie from back in
high school. My sympathies are with the family at this time.
City
Prince frederick
State
Md.
5 Sep 2023
4:37pm
Great Guy; always friendly to everyone. Fair in all his business dealing. Repaired all my cars & trucks never a problem or question with his work. Became friends because of fairness. Be blessed Bonnie.
Mike Combs
City
Prince Frederick
State
Maryland
6 Sep 2023
3:49am
Sending my sincere Condolences to Mrs. Denton and the Family. So very sorry to hear about Mr. Denton passing. Bonnie this is your cashier from Giant.
City
Prince Frederick
State
Maryland
9 Sep 2023
9:41am
I was so sorry to hear of Harold’s passing. He was such a respected member of the community and will be missed dearly. Gwyn, my prayers are with you and your family during this time.
City
Tampa
State
FL
Sort Comments
Our hearts are with you in your time of sorrow.
We will always remember Harold for the kind and gentle man he was.
He will be greatly missed.
So very, very sorry to see this. My sincere condolences to the family, especially my friends Bonnie and Gwyn. Some things are unexplainable; one of which is that Harold came to my mind very recently. God’s peace to you as you mourn the loss of this good man.
Ruth Alice Grover Dixon (I think that about covers it)
Bonny and family, I am absolutely shocked to hear of Harold’s passing. Have known him my whole life, both personally and business wise. My you Rest In Peace, my friend.
Good man; loyal friend..Wayne and Gregg Hutchins, Prince Frederick, MD
I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family. He will be missed by so many people.
Rest in peace.
Bonnie and family can’t tell you how shocked I am to hear about Harold. I have known him and Marlyn my whole life. They lived beside me growing up. I use to ride to church with Harold on Sunday morning’s. He will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him. With deepest sympathy.
Bonnie, Gwyn and Kevin I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Harold. He was one in a million. Daddy (Prettyboy Hutchins) always said how wonderful Harold was and would look after you. My deepest condolences to the family. May God give you strength and guidance during this time.
Our prayers and thought are with you all. He certainly touched many lives and will be missed.
Our love and prayers are with you all. May his memories sustain and give comfort to you. He was known by many and will be greatly missed.
Bonnie and family, I am so sorry for your family’s loss. I am praying Our Lord is watching over you and your family and folding Harold in his loving embrace.
Allen and I are saddened to hear of Harold’ s passing. Our deepest sympathy to all family and friends.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Denton family.
Bill “FROG” Phillips. This is a very sad happening for me and Harold’s family. I Met Harold about 1961 and we were friends since then. Harold was a kind sole and had big smile that was always welcoming.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family!
Bonnie, what a great guy Harold was. He will be missed by the many friends that he has made over the years. I would never let anyone else do body work to my vehicles. R.I.P. MY FRIEND
We are deeply saddened to learn of Harold’s passing and include our condolences for Bonnie and the entire family.
Claudia and Jack
Bonnie: I was shocked and saddened to hear of Harold’s passing. My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with you and your family as you go through your grieving process. May he rest in everlasting peace.
Bonnie and family. I was saddened to learn of Harold’s passing. One of the good guys. He helped me out many times.
Bonnie and family, our best to you and all the family that loved Harold. As we all know he was top drawer, kind, loving, fun, and a real gentleman. One of the most fair and admired business persons of our county. Regards during these tough times.
Bonnie and Family,
Larry and I are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and Prayers are with all of you at the sad time.
So very sorry to hear of Harold’s passing. I knew of Harold and Bonnie from back in
high school. My sympathies are with the family at this time.
Great Guy; always friendly to everyone. Fair in all his business dealing. Repaired all my cars & trucks never a problem or question with his work. Became friends because of fairness. Be blessed Bonnie.
Mike Combs
Sending my sincere Condolences to Mrs. Denton and the Family. So very sorry to hear about Mr. Denton passing. Bonnie this is your cashier from Giant.
I was so sorry to hear of Harold’s passing. He was such a respected member of the community and will be missed dearly. Gwyn, my prayers are with you and your family during this time.