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Where Heritage and Life are celebrated.

Joseph Leroy Denton

March 18, 1925- December 24, 2020

Mr. Joseph L. Denton, 95, of Prince Frederick, Maryland died on Wednesday, December 2020 at the Calvert County Rehabilitation Center in Prince Frederick, Md.

Joe (Bootsie as called by many) was born and raised in Calvert County and lived there all his life. He was the son of the late J. Gill Denton and Nettie Mae Denton of Barstow, Md.  He is the brother of the late Edward W. Denton, Roland K. Denton, and J Lawrence Denton.

Joe was married to the late Pauline E. (Brigham) Denton for 57 years.  He is survived by one daughter, Sherry Decker of Leonardtown Md and one son, Joseph L. Denton Jr of Prince Frederick, Md; five grandchildren, Shana Smith of Glen Arm, Md, Jaime McQuay of Hollywood, Md, Joseph L. Denton lll of Nottingham, Md, Jennifer Lund of Port Republic, Md, Jessica Turner of King George, Va and seven great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

He was a graduate of Calvert High School, Class of 1942.

After graduation, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II, fighting in the Pacific theater, Battles of Saipan and Okinawa, where he received many medals including the bronze star.

After the war, he returned home and worked briefly at Solomons Island.  Later he worked for the Calvert County Health Department as the Director of Environmental Health for 30 years.

The family lived at Dares Beach for many years and after retirement, he and his wife moved to live on the family farm in Barstow.  One of his greatest joys was his family and his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He enjoyed boating, fishing, and crabbing all the years at Dares Beach and enjoyed spending time with all his friends, neighbors and community.  Other activities were golfing, walking three miles a day for many years, gardening, reading newspapers, and enjoying nature on the peaceful farm.

Serving as pall bearers are Joseph L Denton III, Michael Lund, Ridge Turner and Peter Smith.

The family will be having a private viewing and a private interment at Central Cemetery in Barstow Md.
Any contribution can be made to Calvert Hospice.

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Visitation

Services

No Services Available

Interment

Central Methodist Cemetery

3175 Hallowing Point Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678

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Contributions

Calvert Hospice

P.O. Box 838
Prince Frederick, MD 20678

410-535-0892

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Link:
https://calverthospice.org/

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    CLARKE RAWLINGS
    28 Dec 2020
    8:52am

    Joey and family, so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. He and my Dad were the best of friends. Remember the memories. RIP my friend.

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    PRINCE FREDERICK
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    Judy Bowen
    28 Dec 2020
    12:17pm

    Sherry, Joey and family,
    Larry and I are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.

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    Denver
    State
    North Carolina
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    Gary ONeill
    28 Dec 2020
    1:31pm

    Sherry and Joey, I’m so sorry for your loss. I have only the best of memories about your Dad. The many times he and your mom spent many evenings together with my father and mother. Especially when we lived next door to you at Dares Beach. He will be greatly missed.

    With sincerest sympathy,

    Gary O’Neill

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    Chevy Chase
    State
    MD
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    Craig Dresser
    28 Dec 2020
    2:37pm

    Sherry and Joey,
    I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad, I remember him well from Dares Beach, may he rest in peace.
    Craig Dresser

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    Gettysburg
    State
    PA
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    Sally Showalter
    28 Dec 2020
    4:15pm

    Sherry and Joey, I am sorry for your loss. We all remember our Dares Beach days fondly and your family is certainly part of that. Jesse… I never put all of these pieces together, now I know why I always thought you were the best!
    Sally Showalter

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    Prince Frederick
    State
    Maryland
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    Rita R Hidalgo Buckmaster
    28 Dec 2020
    4:47pm

    Sherry and Joey, I am so sorry for your loss of your Dad. My prayers are going out to all the family I know he is in the arms of his Lord and with his family in Heaven. Rita Buckmaster

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    City
    Prince Frederick
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Sue and Doug Hance
    28 Dec 2020
    5:58pm

    Sherry and Joey – We were extremely saddened to hear of your dad’s passing. I have such fond memories of time spent at your house in Dares Beach growing up and the good times we had. I also remember the new Thunderbirds he bought over the years. He had one of the coolest cars in Dares Beach. I was very fond of your dad and had good talks with him after he and your mom moved to the farm and I would see him around Prince Frederick from time to time. He was a good man and you can be sure that he and your mom were celebrating Christmas in heaven this year. Keep the good memories close and know how lucky you were to have him in your lives for so long.

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    City
    PRINCE FREDERICK
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Steve & B.B. Forrester
    29 Dec 2020
    2:15am

    Joey we will remember your Dad as a man that always had a friendly smile and a kind word .

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    Prince Frederick
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    James E Denton
    29 Dec 2020
    9:07am

    Sorry to hear of your loss. I knew your father and grandparents as a child when I’d visit with my Grandparents, George and Myrtle Denton.

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    Davis
    State
    West Virginia
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    Wanda Nagers
    29 Dec 2020
    11:34am

    Sherry, Joe and family,
    Ron and I and our family are so sorry for your loss. Your dad had a long, good life and I’m sure his last years were lonely as so many go through. You all know he is at peace now reunited with your mom and the rest of the Dares Beach crew and family. I can remember so many good times growing up across the street. We had a wonderful childhood with the beach, bay and neighborhood. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    In God’s love,
    Ron and Wanda

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    City
    Selbyville
    State
    DE
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    Wendy and Matt McQuinn
    29 Dec 2020
    11:57am

    Sherry and Joey and all your family,
    Even when we know it’s coming, we are never prepared. I know his loss will be profound, as profound as your love and pride in him. I only remember your dad with merry eyes when I was a kid, but what a sweet memory that is! Growing up nearby was special, connecting us all.
    As you make your way ahead, we pray you find peace, rest and comfort in your memories.
    Our very deepest condolences to all, and to Sherry, a great support to me, I send you love, extra tight hugs and shared tears.
    With our sympathy,
    Wendy and Matt McQuinn

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    Hedgesville
    State
    WV
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Sort Comments

    CLARKE RAWLINGS
    28 Dec 2020
    8:52am

    Joey and family, so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. He and my Dad were the best of friends. Remember the memories. RIP my friend.

    save
    City
    PRINCE FREDERICK
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Judy Bowen
    28 Dec 2020
    12:17pm

    Sherry, Joey and family,
    Larry and I are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.

    save
    City
    Denver
    State
    North Carolina
    Reply
    Gary ONeill
    28 Dec 2020
    1:31pm

    Sherry and Joey, I’m so sorry for your loss. I have only the best of memories about your Dad. The many times he and your mom spent many evenings together with my father and mother. Especially when we lived next door to you at Dares Beach. He will be greatly missed.

    With sincerest sympathy,

    Gary O’Neill

    save
    City
    Chevy Chase
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Craig Dresser
    28 Dec 2020
    2:37pm

    Sherry and Joey,
    I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad, I remember him well from Dares Beach, may he rest in peace.
    Craig Dresser

    save
    City
    Gettysburg
    State
    PA
    Reply
    Sally Showalter
    28 Dec 2020
    4:15pm

    Sherry and Joey, I am sorry for your loss. We all remember our Dares Beach days fondly and your family is certainly part of that. Jesse… I never put all of these pieces together, now I know why I always thought you were the best!
    Sally Showalter

    save
    City
    Prince Frederick
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    Rita R Hidalgo Buckmaster
    28 Dec 2020
    4:47pm

    Sherry and Joey, I am so sorry for your loss of your Dad. My prayers are going out to all the family I know he is in the arms of his Lord and with his family in Heaven. Rita Buckmaster

    save
    City
    Prince Frederick
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Sue and Doug Hance
    28 Dec 2020
    5:58pm

    Sherry and Joey – We were extremely saddened to hear of your dad’s passing. I have such fond memories of time spent at your house in Dares Beach growing up and the good times we had. I also remember the new Thunderbirds he bought over the years. He had one of the coolest cars in Dares Beach. I was very fond of your dad and had good talks with him after he and your mom moved to the farm and I would see him around Prince Frederick from time to time. He was a good man and you can be sure that he and your mom were celebrating Christmas in heaven this year. Keep the good memories close and know how lucky you were to have him in your lives for so long.

    save
    City
    PRINCE FREDERICK
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Steve & B.B. Forrester
    29 Dec 2020
    2:15am

    Joey we will remember your Dad as a man that always had a friendly smile and a kind word .

    save
    City
    Prince Frederick
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    James E Denton
    29 Dec 2020
    9:07am

    Sorry to hear of your loss. I knew your father and grandparents as a child when I’d visit with my Grandparents, George and Myrtle Denton.

    save
    City
    Davis
    State
    West Virginia
    Reply
    Wanda Nagers
    29 Dec 2020
    11:34am

    Sherry, Joe and family,
    Ron and I and our family are so sorry for your loss. Your dad had a long, good life and I’m sure his last years were lonely as so many go through. You all know he is at peace now reunited with your mom and the rest of the Dares Beach crew and family. I can remember so many good times growing up across the street. We had a wonderful childhood with the beach, bay and neighborhood. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    In God’s love,
    Ron and Wanda

    save
    City
    Selbyville
    State
    DE
    Reply
    Wendy and Matt McQuinn
    29 Dec 2020
    11:57am

    Sherry and Joey and all your family,
    Even when we know it’s coming, we are never prepared. I know his loss will be profound, as profound as your love and pride in him. I only remember your dad with merry eyes when I was a kid, but what a sweet memory that is! Growing up nearby was special, connecting us all.
    As you make your way ahead, we pray you find peace, rest and comfort in your memories.
    Our very deepest condolences to all, and to Sherry, a great support to me, I send you love, extra tight hugs and shared tears.
    With our sympathy,
    Wendy and Matt McQuinn

    save
    City
    Hedgesville
    State
    WV
    Reply

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